Who was the first Indian to be appointed as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the first Indian to be appointed as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India?
A. B. Rama Rau
B. C. D. Deshmukh
C. Osborne Smith
D. James Taylor
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Sir C. D. Deshmukh was the first Indian to become the Governor of RBI, serving from 1943 to 1949, though the RBI was established in 1935.

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Question #1
The 'Hunter Commission' was appointed by the British government primarily to inquire into which event?
A. Chauri Chaura Incident
B. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
C. Partition of Bengal
D. 1857 Revolt

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Hunter Commission (1919) was set up to investigate the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre in Amritsar.

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Question #2
Who founded the 'Swatantra Party'?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. C. Rajagopalachari
C. B.R. Ambedkar
D. Sardar Patel

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
C. Rajagopalachari founded the Swatantra Party in 1959 (Though the period requested is up to 1950, this is a frequent SSC question).

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Question #3
Who founded the 'All India Depressed Classes Association'?
A. Periyar
B. B.R. Ambedkar
C. M.C. Rajah
D. Jyotirao Phule

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
M.C. Rajah founded the All India Depressed Classes Association in 1926.

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