Who among the following is India’s first Minister of Industry and Supply?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee.
Shyama Prasad Mukherjee was India's first Minister of Industry and Supply. He served in Jawaharlal Nehru's first cabinet after India gained independence in 1947. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in shaping India's initial industrial policy and laying the groundwork for the nation's industrial growth. He later resigned from the cabinet due to differences over the Nehru-Liaquat Pact and went on to found the Bharatiya Jana Sangh.