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Which of the following Ministers has never held the portfolio of Urban Development ?

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Recall which of the four leaders headed the Ministry of Urban Development at some time.
Updated On: Nov 12, 2026
  • Jaipal Reddy
  • Jairam Ramesh
  • Venkaiah Naidu
  • Hardeep Singh Puri
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

S. Jaipal Reddy was Union Minister of Urban Development (2004-2009 and again in 2011-2012).
M. Venkaiah Naidu was Minister of Urban Development (2014-2017).
Hardeep Singh Puri became Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Housing and Urban Affairs in 2017 and later Minister.
Jairam Ramesh held Environment and Forests, Rural Development, Commerce and Power portfolios but never Urban Development.
Answer: (2) Jairam Ramesh
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