Shastri had earlier resigned from which post, accepting moral responsibility for a rail accident?
ARailway Minister
BHome Minister
CFinance Minister
DDefence Minister
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Railway Minister
1. Shastri was known for simplicity and principle.
2. He resigned as Railway Minister after an accident.
3. He served as Prime Minister from 1964 to 1966.
_Source: syllabus Political Science, Politics in India since Independence, Chapter 5, Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress System._
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