Who was the first prime minister of independent India, instrumental along with Mahatma Gandhi in freeing India from Britain's control?

• A. Mahatma Gandhi
• B. Subhas Chandra Bose
• C. Rajendra Prasad
• D. Nehru, Jawaharlal

Answer: (D)

Who held the top executive role in independent India. Jawaharlal Nehru became the first prime minister, taking office in 1947 and guiding the early years of the new Republic. He worked closely with Mahatma Gandhi during the freedom movement, but Gandhi did not hold a government post. Subhas Chandra Bose was a major freedom fighter who led the push against British rule and even formed the Indian National Army, but he never served as prime minister. Rajendra Prasad was the first president of India, a ceremonial head of state rather than head of government. So, the best answer is Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister who led the government after independence.