Who was the first Chief Minister of Gujarat?

Babubhai J. Patel
Chimanbhai Patel
Balwantrai Mehta
Jivraj Narayan Mehta

The correct answer is: A. Babubhai J. Patel

Babubhai J. Patel was the first Chief Minister of Gujarat from 1960 to 1963. He was a member of the Indian National Congress and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi. He was born in 1886 in the village of Karamsad in Gujarat. He started his political career as a member of the Gujarat Legislative Council in 1923. He was elected to the Indian Constituent Assembly in 1946. After independence, he was appointed as the Chief Minister of Gujarat in 1960. He died in 1963.

Here is a brief description of each option:

  • A. Babubhai J. Patel was the first Chief Minister of Gujarat from 1960 to 1963. He was a member of the Indian National Congress and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi.
  • B. Chimanbhai Patel was the second Chief Minister of Gujarat from 1963 to 1975. He was a member of the Indian National Congress.
  • C. Balwantrai Mehta was the third Chief Minister of Gujarat from 1975 to 1976. He was a member of the Indian National Congress.
  • D. Jivraj Narayan Mehta was the fourth Chief Minister of Gujarat from 1976 to 1980. He was a member of the Indian National Congress.