Who was the first President of independent India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the first President of independent India?

A. Jawaharlal Nehru

B. Rajendra Prasad

C. Sardar Patel

D. C. Rajagopalachari

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

He served from 1950 to 1962.

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The Charter Act of 1813 ended the monopoly of the East India Company in:

A. Trade with India

B. Tea trade

C. All trade

D. Trade with China

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Correct Answer: Option A

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It allowed free trade for British merchants except tea and China trade.

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

A. 1948

B. 1950

C. 1949

D. 1947

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Correct Answer: Option D

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

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The 'Bhakra Nangal Project' was started in 1948, and dedicated to the nation by?

A. Indira Gandhi

B. Rajendra Prasad

C. Jawaharlal Nehru

D. Sardar Patel

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Correct Answer: Option C

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Jawaharlal Nehru dedicated the Bhakra Nangal dam to the nation in 1963, calling it the 'Temple of Modern India'.

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