Who among the following was India’s first acting Prime Minister?
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Lal Bahadur Shastri
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BD Jatti
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Gulzarilal Nanda
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Indira Gandhi
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Correct answer
Explanation
Gulzarilal Nanda served as India's first acting Prime Minister twice - first after Jawaharlal Nehru's death in May 1964, then again after Lal Bahadur Shastri's death in January 1966. A veteran freedom fighter and Congress leader, he held key portfolios like Home and Planning before these interim appointments.