Who was the Railway Minister of India from 1952 to 1956?
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Dr. Ambedkar
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Baldev Singh
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Jawaharlal Nehru
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Lal Bahadur Shastri
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Jagjivan Ram
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Correct answer
Explanation
Lal Bahadur Shastri served as the Railway Minister of India from 1952 to 1956 under Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. He later became India's second Prime Minister (1964-1966). His tenure as Railway Minister is remembered for his integrity and resignation after a major railway accident, taking moral responsibility.