11. In which year, Sardar Patel became president of the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee?
[A] 1916
[B] 1917
[C] 1918
[D] 1920
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Correct Answer: D [1920]
Notes:
The success of Kheda Satyagrah brought Patel into the national limelight, and made him a hero to Gujaratis. Patel was elected president of the newly formed Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee in 1920. He served as its president till 1945.
12. In which year, Sardar Patel worked for Plague relief in Ahmedabad?
[A] 1915
[B] 1916
[C] 1917
[D] 1918
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Correct Answer: C [1917]
Notes:
Plague broke out in Ahmedabad at the end of 1917, leading to closure of schools and courts. Many left the city. But, Vallabhbhai, ignoring his personal safety, refused to move out of his residence at Bhadra in Ahmedabad. He moved around in streets, getting the sewers cleaned. He mounted massive relief efforts for plague and famine.
13. In which year, Sardar Patel started his political association with Mahatma Gandhi?
[A] 1914
[B] 1915
[C] 1916
[D] 1917
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Correct Answer: D [1917]
Notes:
Initially, Patel did not have much interest in Gandhian politics. However, impressed by Gandhi’s acts during 1916-17, particularly at Champaran, Patel accepted Gandhi as his Guru. Patel entered politics towards the end of 1917 when he attended the Gujarat Sabha’s Provincial Political Conference at Godhra presided by Gandhi, and attended, among others, by Tilak and Jinnah.
14. Vallabhbhai Patel got the title of Sardar due to leadership and success in which one of the following movements?
[A] Kheda Satyagraha
[B] Non-cooperation Movement
[C] Bardoli Satyagraha
[D] Civil Disobedience Movement
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Correct Answer: C [Bardoli Satyagraha]
Notes:
After the coming of Gandhi on the national political scene, the Bardoli Taluka in Surat district had witnessed intense politicization. In February 1926, Vallabh Bhai Patel was called to lead the movement. The women of Bardoli gave him the title of “Sardar”.
15. Which of the following movement inspired Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to become a follower of Gandhiji?
[A] Kheda Satyagraha
[B] Champaran Satyagraha
[C] Salt Satyagraha
[D] Khadi Satyagraha
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Correct Answer: A [Kheda Satyagraha]
Notes:
The Kheda Satyagraha was organized by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in the Kheda district of Gujarat, India during the period of the British Raj. Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel became a follower of Gandhiji inspired by the Kheda Movement.
16. Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Second Round Table Conference was held in London from 7 September 1931 to 1 December 1931.
2. Karachi Session of Indian National Congress was presided by Sardar Patel.
3. Execution of Bhagat Singh took place on 24th March 1931.
4. Gandhi – Irwin Pact was signed in 1931.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
All the statements are correct. Second Round Table Conference was held in London from 7 September 1931 to 1 December 1931. Karachi Session of Indian National Congress was presided by Sardar Patel. Execution of Bhagat Singh took place on 24th March 1931. Gandhi – Irwin Pact was signed in 1931.
17. Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Second Round Table Conference took place in 1931.
2. Karachi session of India National Congress was headed by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
3. Bhagat Singh was executed in 1931.
4. Gandhi-Irwin Pact was signed on 5th March, 1931.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1, 2 & 3
[B] 2, 3 & 4
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Second Round Table Conference took place in 1931. Karachi session of India National Congress was headed by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Bhagat Singh was executed in 1931. Gandhi-Irwin Pact was signed on 5th March, 1931.
18. The skill development centre to train tribals, named ‘Sardar Valabhbhai Patel Centre for Empowerment and Livelihoods’, is to be set up in which state?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Gujarat
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Chhattisgarh
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
The foundation stone for the skill development centre to train tribals of Kevadiya village in Gujarat was laid by the Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, recently. The centre is named Sardar Valabhbhai Patel Centre for Empowerment and Livelihoods. It is a joint initiative of Gujarat government owned Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd and a Telangana-based foundation.
The world’s tallest colossal statue, the 182-metre tall Statue of Unity is located in the Kevadiya village, which is situated in the district of Narmada, Gujarat. As the statue attracts nearly 17000 visitors daily, the local tribal youth will be trained in tourism and hospitality management.
19. World’s second tallest statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was recently unveiled in which Indian state?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Gujarat
[D] Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Gujarat]
Notes:
The second tallest statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in the world is recently unveiled at Ahmedabad, Gujarat by the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani. This 50 feet tall bronze statue is the second tallest statue of Patel only after the ‘Statue of Unity’, located in the Narmada district of Gujarat. Ram Vanji Sutar, the famous sculptor and designer who designed the 182 feet tall statue of unity has also designed this statue.
20. Which one of the following is the most significant contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to modern India?
[A] His participation in the Quit India Movement
[B] His role in the Non-Cooperation Movement
[C] His achievement of the integration of princely states
[D] His Presidentship of the Indian National Congress
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Correct Answer: C [His achievement of the integration of princely states]
Notes:
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel acted as Home Minister during the political integration of India and the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947, threatening military force, Patel persuaded almost every princely state to accede to India.
