Question

who was known as the head of the government in british india

Answer 1

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The Viceroy's Executive Council became the executive branch of the interim government. Originally headed by the Viceroy of India, it was transformed into a council of ministers, with the powers of a prime minister bestowed on the vice-president of the Council, a position held by the Congress leaderJawaharlal Nehru

Answer 2

Here your answer...."SIR CHARLES WOOD....was known head of government in British India ......