Q. Who among the following was the first 'Minister of Finance' in independent India?
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
R.K. Shanmukham Chetty
Explanation: R.K Shanmukham Chetty was first Minister of Finance of independent India. John Mathai took over the Railway and transport ministry. Whereas, Liaquat Ali khan was finance minister in interim government which was formed in 1946.
Explanation by: Ravi Shankar
R.K Shanmukham Chetty was first Minister of Finance of independent India. John Mathai took over the Railway and transport ministry. Whereas, Liaquat Ali khan was finance minister in interim government which was formed in 1946.