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

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

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