Multiple choice

Who among the following was the first law minister of India?

  1. Hansraj Bhardwaj

  2. Kailash Nath Katju

  3. Shanti Bhushan

  4. Dr. B.R.Ambedkar
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Explanation

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was India's first Law Minister, serving in the cabinet of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru from 1947 to 1951. He was also the principal architect of the Indian Constitution. The other options served as Law Ministers later: Hansraj Bhardwaj (2009-2012), Kailash Nath Katju (1957-1958), and Shanti Bhushan (1977-1979).

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