Question 7 - MCQ Questions - 1 Mark - Chapter 2 Class 9 Political Science - Constitutional Design - Political Science

What was the contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai  Patel just after Independence? 

(a) Framing reservation policy 

(b) Introducing rights and duties 

(c) Formation of Union territories 

(d) Integration of the Indian princely states 

Answer

So the correct option is (d)-Integration of the princely state

Explanation

• As the first Home Minister , Patel played a key role in the integration of the princely states into the Indian federation .
• Under the plan of June 3 , more than 565 princely states were given the option of joining either India or Pakistan or choosing independence .
• Sardar Patel integrated them into India.