Question 1578

What was Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed's portfolio when he became minister in Assam Government in 1938?

Answer

Finance, Revenue, and Labour

Why?

The correct answer is Finance, Revenue, and Labour. Key Points Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed: While serving as a congress leader, Ali Ahmed occupied several positions. To begin with, he was a member of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee in 1936 and was elected to Assam Assembly in 1935. Later, he became the Minister of Finance, Revenue, and Labor in September 1938. During his term at the Ministerial office, Ali Ahmed gave proof of his abilities. He introduced the Assam Agricultural Income-tax Bill, the first of its kind in India, which levied taxes on tea garden lands in the province and his pro-labour policy in the Province and his pro-labour policy in the labour strike in the British-owned Assam oil company Ltd. Additional Information Council of Ministers: Article 74(1) states that there shall be a Council of Ministers with a Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President. Thus, the Indian Constitution itself recognizes a Council of Ministers. Article 75 mentions that the Council of Ministers is appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.