Question

Who was the first Education Minister of free India?
A. Vallabhbhai Patel
B. Abul Kalam Azad
C. T.T Krishnamachari
D. Jaipal Singh

Answer 1

Hint: The first Education Minister of Independent India is one of the founders of the Jamia Millia Islamia University and many institutions have also been named in his honour across the country.

Complete answer: The first Educational Minister of free India served from 15 August 1947 to 2 February 1958. An Indian scholar, Islamic theologian, Independent activist, and a senior leader of the Indian National Congress, Abul Kalam Azad was the first Minister of Education.
He was born on 11 November 1888 and is generally remembered as Maulana Azad. In his young days, he used to compose poetry in Urdu. He was a journalist and his writings criticized the British Rule espouse and supported the cause of Indian nationalism.
The Khilafat Movement was led by Abul Kalam, during this time he came into close contact with Mahatma Gandhi, the great Indian Leader. Azad was deeply influenced by the ideas of Gandhi such as non-violence and ahimsa.
The Dharasana Satyagraha in 1931 was led by him. Azad emerged as one of the prominent leaders as he supported the causes of Hindu-Muslim and Secularism as well.
While talking about the other options,
A. Vallabhbhai Patel, also known as Sardar Patel served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Independent India.
C. T.T Krishnamachari, a prominent leader within the Indian National Congress, was India’s Finance Minister from 1956-58 and 1966-68.
D. Jaipal Singh Munda, a political, sportsperson, the writer was a member of the Constituent Assembly of India.

Thus the correct option is B.

Note: Jawaharlal Nehru called him Mir-i-Karawan, which means the caravan leader. 11 November of every year is celebrated as the National Education Day of India.