Q. Who among the following Education ministers of Bihar was first to abolish the mandatory teaching of English as a subject in schools?
Answer: Karpoori Thakur
Notes: Karpoori Thakur was the first Education ministers of Bihar who abolished the mandatory teaching of English as a subject in schools. He was the education minister from 1967 to 1968. During his tenure, the chief minister of Bihar was Mahamaya Prasad Sinha. They were the members of Jana Kranti Dal.