Multiple choice

Who among the following was the first economist to hold the office of Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs in the Union Finance Ministry?

  1. Dr. I.G. Patel

  2. Dr. Manmohan Singh

  3. Rakesh Mohan

  4. Dr. M.S. Ahluwalia

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Dr. I.G. Patel was the first economist to serve as Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs (established in 1970s). Dr. Manmohan Singh later became a famous economist and Finance Minister, Rakesh Mohan served later, and Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia held various positions but was not the first secretary.

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