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

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The first Prime Minister of India was Jawaharlal Nehru, who assumed office in:

A. 1950

B. 1949

C. 1948

D. 1947

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Jawaharlal Nehru assumed office as the first Prime Minister of India on August 15, 1947.

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