In the interim government formed in 1946, the Vice-president of the Executive Council was
A
Jawaharlal Nehru
B
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
C
C. Rajagopalachari
D
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
1. The question asks about the Vice-president of the Executive Council in the interim government formed in 1946.
2. The Interim Government of India was formed on September 2, 1946, from the newly elected Constituent Assembly.
3. The Viceroy of India served as the President of the Executive Council.
4. Jawaharlal Nehru held the portfolio of External Affairs and Commonwealth Relations and was designated as the Vice-President of the Executive Council, effectively functioning as the head of the government.
5. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, C. Rajagopalachari, and Dr. Rajendra Prasad held other important positions later but were not the Vice-President of the Executive Council in the 1946 interim government.