Who was the Education Minister in the first Cabinet of Independent Ind

Who was the Education Minister in the first Cabinet of Independent India ?

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Acharya Narendra Dev
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UPSC NDA-2 – 2019
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was the first Education Minister in the first Cabinet of Independent India.
He served in this crucial role from 1947 until his death in 1958.
Maulana Azad was a prominent leader of the Indian independence movement, a scholar, and a statesman. As Education Minister, he played a key role in establishing important educational institutions and shaping India’s education policy. India celebrates his birthday (November 11) as National Education Day. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was the first Vice-President and later the second President of India. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister.