​The first Foreign Minister of independent India was :

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (B) Jawahar Lal Nehru.

Explanation:
Jawahar Lal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, also served as the Foreign Minister from 1947 to 1964, laying the foundation of India's foreign policy.

Incorrect Options Explanations:

•  Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan: First Vice President and second President of India, not Foreign Minister.
•  Baldev Singh: First Defence Minister of India.
•  V.V. Giri: Served as the fourth President of India, not the Foreign Minister.

Information Booster:

• Jawahar Lal Nehru:
  • Born: November 14, 1889, in Allahabad (Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh.
  • Died: May 27, 1964, in New Delhi.
  • Key Contributions:
    • Played a pivotal role in India's independence and post-independence modernization.
    • Advocated for scientific temper, secularism, and socialism.
    • Championed the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).
    • Authored notable works like Discovery of India and Glimpses of World History.
  • Legacy: His birthday, November 14, is celebrated as Children’s Day in India.
• Ministry of External Affairs (MEA): Established in 1948 to manage India's international relations.
• Current Foreign Minister (2025): Dr. S. Jaishankar.