Question

one of jawaharlal nehrus first duties as indias prime minister was to

• end fighting between muslims and hindus.
• relocate the post-partition refugees.
• improve living standards for indians.
• establish a state religion in india.

Explanation:

Identify Nehru's immediate post-independence challenges

Upon taking office on August 15, 1947, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru faced immediate crises stemming from the Partition of India.

Analyze the impact of Partition

The Partition of India Consequences included massive communal violence and the displacement of over 14 million people.

Evaluate the primary urgent duty

While improving living standards was a long-term goal, the immediate, pressing humanitarian duty was to manage and relocate millions of post-partition refugees.

Assess other options

India chose to be a secular nation, making the establishment of a state religion incorrect. Ending communal violence was critical, but the physical relocation and rehabilitation of refugees was the direct administrative duty of the new government.

Answer:

• (A) end fighting between Muslims and Hindus.
• (B) relocate the post-partition refugees. (Correct answer)
• (C) improve living standards for Indians.
• (D) establish a state religion in India.