🟢 EASY LEVEL (10 Questions)
Q1. The title “Sardar” was conferred upon Vallabhbhai Patel after the success of which movement?
a) Kheda Satyagraha
b) Bardoli Satyagraha
c) Champaran Movement
d) Quit India Movement
Q2. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the first ___________ of independent India.
a) Prime Minister
b) President
c) Deputy Prime Minister
d) Defence Minister
Q3. Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is celebrated every year on —
a) 15 August
b) 2 October
c) 31 October
d) 26 January
Q4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is popularly known as the “Iron Man of India” because —
a) He led the Dandi March
b) He unified princely states into India
c) He introduced Panchayati Raj
d) He was the first Chief Minister of Gujarat
Q5. The “Statue of Unity” was inaugurated in the year —
a) 2014
b) 2016
c) 2018
d) 2020
Q6. Which of the following statements about Sardar Patel is correct?
a) He was a lawyer by profession.
b) He studied medicine in England.
c) He was known as “Frontier Gandhi.”
d) He founded the Congress Socialist Party.
Q7. In which year did Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel pass away?
a) 1948
b) 1949
c) 1950
d) 1952
Q8. Sardar Patel’s birthday is also observed as —
a) Civil Services Day
b) National Police Day
c) National Unity Day
d) Constitution Day
Q9. The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy is located in —
a) Ahmedabad
b) Hyderabad
c) Delhi
d) Vadodara
Q10. Who among the following worked closely with Sardar Patel in integrating princely states?
a) C. Rajagopalachari
b) V.P. Menon
c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
d) Jawaharlal Nehru
🟡 MEDIUM LEVEL (10 Questions)
Q11. Match the following:
| List I (Events) | List II (Year) |
|---|---|
| A. Kheda Satyagraha | 1. 1928 |
| B. Bardoli Satyagraha | 2. 1918 |
| C. Unveiling of Statue of Unity | 3. 2018 |
Options:
a) A–1, B–2, C–3
b) A–2, B–1, C–3
c) A–3, B–1, C–2
d) A–2, B–3, C–1
Q12. Assertion (A): Sardar Patel was called the “Bismarck of India.”
Reason (R): He played a crucial role in integrating princely states into the Indian Union.
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false, but R is true.
Q13. Which of the following committees of the Constituent Assembly was chaired by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel?
- Committee on Fundamental Rights
- Provincial Constitution Committee
- Advisory Committee on Minorities
Choose the correct code:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Q14. Which statement about Bardoli Satyagraha is incorrect?
a) It was led by Sardar Patel in 1928.
b) It was against the increase in land revenue by the British.
c) It marked Patel’s entry into the Indian National Congress.
d) Women of Bardoli bestowed him the title “Sardar.”
Q15. Civil Services Day is celebrated on 21 April to commemorate —
a) The formation of IAS in 1947.
b) Sardar Patel’s first address to Administrative Service Officers.
c) The establishment of the Home Ministry.
d) The foundation of the UPSC.
Q16. Sardar Patel was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in —
a) 1955
b) 1975
c) 1991
d) 2001
Q17. The famous “Operation Polo” was related to —
a) Junagadh accession
b) Hyderabad’s integration
c) Goa Liberation
d) Kashmir accession
Q18. In which city did Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel practice law before entering politics?
a) Surat
b) Ahmedabad
c) Mumbai
d) Rajkot
Q19. Assertion (A): Patel believed in a strong central government for India.
Reason (R): He felt that weak provinces could threaten national unity.
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false, but R is true.
Q20. Which dam is named after Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel?
a) Hirakud Dam
b) Bhakra Nangal Dam
c) Sardar Sarovar Dam
d) Tehri Dam
🔴 DIFFICULT LEVEL (10 Questions)
Q21. Which of the following statements regarding Patel’s role in the Constituent Assembly is/are correct?
- He ensured the inclusion of Fundamental Rights.
- He was against separate electorates for minorities.
- He advocated for federal structure with strong Centre.
Choose the correct code:
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Q22. Consider the following pairs:
| Princely State | Mode of Integration |
|---|---|
| 1. Junagadh | Referendum |
| 2. Hyderabad | Police action |
| 3. Kashmir | Standstill Agreement |
| Which pairs are correctly matched? | |
| a) 1 and 2 only | |
| b) 2 and 3 only | |
| c) 1, 2 and 3 | |
| d) 1 and 3 only |
Q23. The phrase “Steel Frame of India” is associated with —
a) Defence Forces
b) Civil Services
c) Indian Railways
d) Judiciary
Q24. Which of the following reflects Sardar Patel’s ideology correctly?
a) He believed India should have a loose federation of states.
b) He supported strong Centre with unified services.
c) He opposed administrative centralization.
d) He rejected the idea of All India Services.
Q25. Assertion (A): Patel supported the continuation of All India Services after independence.
Reason (R): He felt they were essential to maintaining unity and efficiency in administration.
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false, but R is true.
Q26. Match the following:
| Institution / Monument | Location |
|---|---|
| A. Statue of Unity | 1. Kevadia |
| B. Sardar Patel University of Agriculture & Technology | 2. Meerut |
| C. National Police Academy | 3. Hyderabad |
Codes:
A–1, B–2, C–3
Q27. During which Congress session did Sardar Patel preside where the Gandhi-Irwin Pact was discussed and a resolution on Fundamental Rights was passed?
a) Lahore Session, 1929
b) Karachi Session, 1931
c) Faizpur Session, 1936
d) Tripuri Session, 1939
Q28. Which of the following princely states posed the greatest challenge to Patel during integration?
a) Junagadh
b) Hyderabad
c) Mysore
d) Bhopal
Q29. Which of the following best describes Patel’s administrative philosophy?
a) Centralization with compassion
b) Decentralization without accountability
c) Weak Centre with strong provinces
d) Socialist decentralism
Q30. Consider the following statements about Sardar Patel’s legacy:
- He was instrumental in framing the principles of Indian Civil Services.
- He promoted communal representation in administration.
- His emphasis on integrity in governance remains relevant today.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
