Question

In 1946, the Interim Government was formed under ___________
a. Sardar Patel
b. Gandhiji
c. Rajaji
d. Jawaharlal Nehru

Answer 1

Hint:
Interim Government-a government that is meant to last only a limited period before a permanent government is elected. The Interim Government of India, also known as the Provisional Government, was created on 2 September 1946, and the newly elected Constituent Assembly formed the Interim Government of India, which lasted until 15 August 1947.

Complete step by step solution:
In 1946, the Provisional Government represents a very significant chapter in the modern history of India.
Shaped by the Constituent Assembly, the members of which were elected by the provincial assemblies. The Provisional Government continued until the independence of India I.e. 15 August 1947.
In those elections, the Indian National Congress (INC) won about 69% of the seats and had a majority. The Congress Party won 208 seats, while the Muslim League won 73 seats.
In the Interim Government, the Executive Council of the Viceroy was equal to the role of the Executive Council of Ministers.
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru became its vice president and acted as de facto prime minister.

Hence, the correct answer is option D.

Note:
The Executive Branch of the Provisional Government was served by the Executive Board of the Viceroy, headed by the Viceroy of India. It was composed of 12 members, including three Muslims nominated by the Congress. It was the first time since the arrival of the British that the Government of India was in the possession of the Indians