Who was the first Chief Minister of West Bengal at the time of independence? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the first Chief Minister of West Bengal at the time of independence?
A. Prafulla Chandra Ghosh
B. Bidhan Chandra Roy
C. Sarat Chandra Bose
D. Jyoti Basu
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Prafulla Chandra Ghosh became the first Chief Minister of West Bengal on 15 August 1947, serving until 1948.

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