Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Challenges of nation Building

Question:

What is the name of the first Home Minister of Independent India, who played an important role in the integration of princely states with India.

Options:

Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru

M.K. Gandhi

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Correct Answer:

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3 - Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the first Home Minister of Independent India, who played an important role in the integration of princely states with India.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (1875-1950): Leader of the freedom movement; Congress leader; follower of Mahatma Gandhi; Depu Prime Minister and first Home Minister of independent India; played an important role in the integration of Princely States with India; member of important committees of the Constituent Assembly on Fundamental Rights, Minorities, Provincial Constitution, etc.