Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Challenges of nation Building

Question:

Who was India's Deputy Prime Minister immediately after Independence?

Options:

Lal Bahadur Shashtri

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

B.R Ambedkar

Correct Answer:

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2 - Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (1875-1950):

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.