Q1. The Interim Government at the Centre after independence was formed
(a) After the visit of Cripps Mission
(b) Before the visit of Cripps Mission
(c) After Mountbatten submitted his plan
(d) After the visit of the Cabinet Mission
(UPSC Prelims 1979)
Answer: (d) After the visit of the Cabinet Mission
Explanation: The Interim Government was established in September 1946, following the Cabinet Mission Plan. It included Indian leaders from major parties, preparing the ground for full independence and constitutional development.
Q2. The Prime Minister of Interim Government of India after Independence was
(a) Gandhi
(b) Nehru
(c) Jinnah
(d) Rajgopalachari
(UPSC Prelims 1979)
Answer: (b) Nehru
Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru headed the Interim Government formed in 1946, before full independence. He became India’s first Prime Minister after August 15, 1947, leading the country through its transition to a sovereign republic.