Who was the Deputy Prime Minister and the first Home Minister of Independent India?
(1) Potti Sriramulu
(2) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
(3) K. Kamraj
(4) Ram Manohar Lohia
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option 2 - 2 (Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel)
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel:
He was a leader of the freedom movement & a Congress leader from Gujarat.
He was a follower of Mahatma Gandhi and participated in various movements with him.
He was the Deputy Prime Minister and first Home Minister of independent India.
Also, he was a member of important committees of the Constituent Assembly on Fundamental Rights, Minorities, Provincial Constitution, etc.
He played an important role in the integration of Princely States with India.