Previous Year Question
Who of the following was entrusted with Finance portfolio in the ministry formed in U.P. after the election of 1937?
Govind Ballabh Pant
Rafi Ahmad Kidwai
Kailash Nath Katju
Mohammed Ibrahim
Correct Answer: A
Detailed Solution
After the Provincial Elections of 1937, the Congress secured a majority in the United Provinces, and a Congress ministry headed by Govind Ballabh Pant was formed in July 1937.
In this ministry, Govind Ballabh Pant served as Premier and also held the Home and Finance portfolios.
Rafi Ahmad Kidwai was not given Finance; he was associated with Revenue, Agriculture and Jails. A detailed biographical account of Rafi Ahmad Kidwai also explicitly identifies him as the Minister for Revenue and Jails.
Kailash Nath Katju handled Development and Justice-related responsibilities, while Mohammed Ibrahim was associated with Communication and Irrigation.