Multiple choice general knowledge history Minister of Defence Sharad Pawar Murali Deora A.K. Antony Vilasrao Deshmukh Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation A.K. Antony served as Defence Minister for a long tenure (2006-2014) and was known for his clean image. Sharad Pawar was Agriculture Minister, Murali Deora was Petroleum Minister, and Vilasrao Deshmukh held various portfolios but not Defence.