Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Challenges of nation Building

Question:

Who was the first deputy prime minister and home minister of Independent India?

Options:

A. K. Gopalan

Acharya Kriplani

Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel

Sardar Hukum Singh

Correct Answer:

Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3 - Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the first deputy prime minister and home minister of Independent India.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (1875-1950): Leader of the freedom movement; Congress leader; follower of Mahatma Gandhi; Deputy 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.