Who was the first deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of India.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

The correct answer is option (3) - Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the first deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of India.

The interim government, under the leadership of the Indian National Congress, adopted a resolute stance against the potential fragmentation of India into numerous small princely states. However, the Muslim League held a contrasting view, advocating for the states to have the freedom to choose their own path. Sardar Patel, serving as India's Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister during the critical period immediately after Independence, played a pivotal role in skillfully and diplomatically negotiating with the rulers of the princely states. 

More about 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.