The first Prime Minister of India was Jawaharlal Nehru, who assumed office in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The first Prime Minister of India was Jawaharlal Nehru, who assumed office in:
A. 1950
B. 1948
C. 1947
D. 1949
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Jawaharlal Nehru assumed office as the first Prime Minister of India on August 15, 1947.

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Question #1
The 'Hyderabad State' was integrated into India in 1948 through which operation?
A. Operation Polo
B. Operation Blue Star
C. Operation Meghdoot
D. Operation Vijay

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Operation Polo was the police action in September 1948 to annex the princely state of Hyderabad into the Indian Union.

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Question #2
The 'Moplah Rebellion' (1921) occurred in which region?
A. Kerala
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Moplah Rebellion (also known as the Malabar Rebellion) occurred in 1921 in the Malabar region of Kerala. It was led by Muslim peasants (Moplahs) against the British and Hindu landlords.

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Question #3
Lala Lajpat Rai was severely injured during the protests against the Simon Commission and died in:
A. 1931
B. 1928
C. 1930
D. 1929

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Lala Lajpat Rai was injured during a police lathi charge while leading a protest against the Simon Commission in Lahore on October 30, 1928. He died on November 17, 1928, from his injuries.

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