Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Challenges of nation Building

Question:

Identify the leader: who was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India and also member of constituent assembly committee on Fundamental Rights of Minorities.

Options:

Morarji Desai

Jagjivan Ram

Sardar Patel

Choudhary Charan Singh

Correct Answer:

Sardar Patel

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (3) - Sardar 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.