Who among the following was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India?
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A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
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B.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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C.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
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D.
Lal Bahadur Shastri
Correct Answer:
B. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Explanation:
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel served as the first Deputy Prime Minister of India, holding the office from August 15, 1947, until his death on December 15, 1950. Often called the Iron Man of India, he was a key figure in the independence movement and played a decisive role in the political integration of over 560 princely states into the Indian Union. While other leaders like Morarji Desai, Charan Singh, and Jagjivan Ram held the post in later years, Patel was the inaugural holder and remains the longest-serving Deputy Prime Minister in the country's history.
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