(A). P.V.Narasimha Rao
(B). Karan Singh
(C). K.C.Pant
(D). Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
This question requires us to arrange four prominent political figures based on the timeline when they served as India's Education Minister or Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister. To achieve this, we need to determine the specific periods each individual held these ministerial portfolios.
Let's examine the service period for each of the individuals mentioned:
By comparing the start dates of their tenures, we can establish the chronological sequence:
Therefore, the correct chronological order according to when they held the post is (D), (B), (C), (A).
| S. No. | Minister's Name (Letter) | Minister's Name | Portfolio | Tenure Start | Tenure End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | (D) | Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed | Education Minister | November 1966 | November 1967 |
| 2 | (B) | Karan Singh | Education Minister | November 1967 | February 1973 |
| 3 | (C) | K.C. Pant | Education Minister | January 1985 | December 1989 |
| 4 | (A) | P.V. Narasimha Rao | HRD Minister | June 1985 | December 1989 |
This table clearly shows the sequence based on the start of their respective terms.