After Independence, ________ became India’s first Deputy Prime Minister.

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SSC GD Previous Paper 6 (Held On: 12 Feb 2019 Shift 3)

Answer 1

The Correct Answer is Option 1 i.e Sardar Vallabhai Patel.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel:
- He is popularly known as the Iron Man of India.
- The Statue of Unity is built in dedication to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
- He was India’s first Deputy Prime Minister and first Home Minister.
- Since 2014, October 31 is being celebrated as ''National Unity Day'' to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Morarji Desai:
- He was the fourth Prime Minister of India (1977-1979).
- He was born in Bhadeli village, now in Gujarath.
- He was the first non-congress to hold such a position.
- He was also the oldest person to become Prime Minister of India.
Jagjivan Ram:
- He was popularly known as Babuji.
- He was the fourth Deputy Prime Minister of India.
- During his tenure as Defense Minister, the Indo-Pak war of 1971 took place.
Charan Singh:
- He was the fifth Prime Minister of India (1979-1980).
- He is often referred to as the champion of India's peasants.
- He was the third Deputy Prime Minister of India.