Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: India's External Relations

Question:

Who in Nehru's cabinet was apprehensive of possible Chinese aggression in the future?

Options:

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Baldev Singh

Rafi Ahmed Kidwai

B. R. Ambedkar

Correct Answer:

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1 - Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Nehru felt strongly for this neighbor that was coming out of the shadow of western domination and helped the new government in international fora. Some of his colleagues, like Vallabhbhai Patel, were worried about possible Chinese aggression in the future. But Nehru thought it was ‘exceedingly unlikely’ that India will face an attack from China.