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The Role of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in the Freedom Struggle

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Who was the 'Iron Man of India' during the Indian independence movement?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Subhash Chandra Bose


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, also known as the 'Iron Man of India,' played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement and is remembered for his leadership and organizational skills.

What was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's profession before he joined the freedom struggle?

  1. Lawyer

  2. Doctor

  3. Teacher

  4. Engineer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was a successful lawyer before he dedicated himself to the Indian independence movement.

In which year did Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel become the President of the Indian National Congress?

  1. 1931

  2. 1938

  3. 1942

  4. 1946


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel served as the President of the Indian National Congress in 1938.

What was the name of the movement launched by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in 1930?

  1. Quit India Movement

  2. Civil Disobedience Movement

  3. Non-Cooperation Movement

  4. Bardoli Satyagraha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel led the Bardoli Satyagraha in 1930, which was a successful peasant movement against increased taxes.

Which of the following was NOT a key objective of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel during the freedom struggle?

  1. Achieving independence from British rule

  2. Promoting Hindu-Muslim unity

  3. Establishing a socialist state

  4. Implementing land reforms


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Establishing a socialist state was not a primary objective of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel during the freedom struggle.

What was the role of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in the negotiations with the British government leading to India's independence?

  1. He was the chief negotiator on behalf of the Indian National Congress.

  2. He played a supporting role to Mahatma Gandhi.

  3. He was not involved in the negotiations.

  4. He represented the Muslim League.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the chief negotiator on behalf of the Indian National Congress during the negotiations with the British government leading to India's independence.

Which of the following was NOT a significant contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to the Indian independence movement?

  1. Organizing the peasants and farmers

  2. Leading the Quit India Movement

  3. Uniting the princely states into the Indian Union

  4. Formulating the Indian Constitution


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Formulating the Indian Constitution was not a direct contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to the Indian independence movement.

What was the title given to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel after India's independence?

  1. Prime Minister

  2. President

  3. Deputy Prime Minister

  4. Home Minister


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was appointed as the Deputy Prime Minister of India after the country's independence.

Which of the following was NOT a major challenge faced by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel as the Deputy Prime Minister of India?

  1. Integrating the princely states into the Indian Union

  2. Dealing with the communal violence during Partition

  3. Managing the economic crisis caused by the war

  4. Implementing land reforms


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Implementing land reforms was not a major challenge faced by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel as the Deputy Prime Minister of India.

What was the name of the committee formed under the leadership of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to negotiate with the princely states?

  1. States Reorganization Committee

  2. Constituent Assembly

  3. States Integration Committee

  4. Planning Commission


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The States Integration Committee was formed under the leadership of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to negotiate with the princely states and facilitate their integration into the Indian Union.

Which of the following princely states was the last to accede to the Indian Union?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Junagadh

  3. Kashmir

  4. Travancore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hyderabad was the last princely state to accede to the Indian Union, and its integration was achieved through a military operation known as Operation Polo.

What was the significance of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's efforts in integrating the princely states into the Indian Union?

  1. It prevented the partition of India into smaller states.

  2. It strengthened the unity and integrity of the country.

  3. It facilitated the smooth transition to a democratic republic.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's efforts in integrating the princely states into the Indian Union had multiple significant outcomes, including preventing the partition of India, strengthening the unity and integrity of the country, and facilitating the smooth transition to a democratic republic.

Which of the following is NOT considered a major achievement of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel during his tenure as the Deputy Prime Minister of India?

  1. Uniting the princely states into the Indian Union

  2. Implementing the zamindari abolition program

  3. Establishing the Planning Commission

  4. Formulating the Indian Constitution


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Formulating the Indian Constitution was not a direct achievement of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel during his tenure as the Deputy Prime Minister of India.

What was the name of the program launched by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to abolish the zamindari system and redistribute land to farmers?

  1. Land Redistribution Act

  2. Zamindari Abolition Act

  3. Bhoodan Movement

  4. Green Revolution


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Zamindari Abolition Act was launched by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to abolish the zamindari system and redistribute land to farmers.

Which of the following is NOT a legacy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel that continues to shape modern India?

  1. The unity and integrity of the country

  2. The strong foundation of the Indian administrative system

  3. The promotion of communal harmony

  4. The establishment of a socialist state


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The establishment of a socialist state is not a legacy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel that continues to shape modern India.

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