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Q. What was the single most significant contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to Indian History?

A
As the Home Minister of free India he brought about the integration of 600-odd Indian States with the Indian Republic
B
He was responsible for the acceptance of the Mountbatten Plan by the Congress
C
He was the leading light of Mahatma Gandhi's NonCooperation and Civil Disobedience Movements
D
As President of the Indian National Congress he engineered the passing of the Quit India Resolution

Correct Answer

As the Home Minister of free India he brought about the integration of 600-odd Indian States with the Indian Republic

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