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Name the Railway Minister who presented the Indian Railway Budget maximum number of times.
Question

Name the Railway Minister who presented the Indian Railway Budget maximum number of times.

A.

Jagjivan Ram

B.

Lal Bahadur Shastri

C.

Mamata Banerjee

D.

Nitish Kumar

Correct option is A

Correct Answer: (a) Jagjivan Ram
Explanation:Jagjivan Ram holds the record for presenting the Indian Railway Budget the maximum number of times, with a total of seven presentations during his tenure as Railway Minister. His contributions to railway development and expansion played a significant role in improving India's railway infrastructure.
Key Points for Exam:
· Jagjivan Ram's Tenure:Presented the Railway Budget seven times, the highest by any minister.
· Other Notable Railway Ministers:
· Lalu Prasad Yadav: Presented the Railway Budget six times consecutively from 2004 to 2009.
· Mamata Banerjee: Became the first female Railway Minister in 1999 and presented multiple Railway Budgets under different governments.
· Significance: His tenure marked key developments in railway policies and infrastructure expansion.

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