Who was the first Education Minister of India after Independence?

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Who was the first Education Minister of India after Independence?

A. Aurobindo Ghosh

B. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

C. Shyam Sundar Chakravarty

D. Jawaharlal Nehru

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad served as the first Education Minister of India after Independence and was a significant advocate for education. His birthday (11th November) is celebrated as National Education Day.

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B. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

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