Who was the first Indian to be the Commerce Secretary? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the first Indian to be the Commerce Secretary?
A. K. R. K. Menon
B. S. S. Khera
C. V. K. Krishnamurthy
D. B. P. Singh
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
K. R. K. Menon was the first Indian Commerce Secretary in 1947.

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