Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: GK Questions and Answers on the Iron Man of India

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, known as the Iron Man of India, was one of the greatest leaders in Indian history. He played a major role in India’s freedom struggle and later united more than 560 princely states into one nation. His strong will, leadership, and love for the country made him a true symbol of unity, strength, and national integrity.

GK Quiz on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Test your knowledge about Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India, with this GK quiz. Learn about his early life, freedom struggle, and his great contribution in uniting India. Perfect for students and exam aspirants who want to know more about this national leader.

 

Q1. When was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel born?

A) 2 October 1869
B) 31 October 1875
C) 15 August 1877
D) 12 January 1880

S1. Ans. (b)

 

Q2. Where was Sardar Patel born?

A) Ahmedabad
B) Nadiad
C) Surat
D) Vadodara

S2. Ans. (b)

 

Q3. What does the title “Sardar” mean?

A) Leader
B) Chief
C) Commander
D) All of the above

S3. Ans. (d)

 

Q4. The Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928 led to Patel being given the title:

A) Iron Man
B) Mahatma
C) Sardar
D) Deshbandhu

S4. Ans. (d)

 

Q5. Patel served as the first _______ of independent India.

A) President
B) Home Minister
C) Defence Minister
D) Finance Minister

S5. Ans. (b)

 

Q6. Who was the Prime Minister when Patel served as Deputy Prime Minister?

A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Rajendra Prasad
C) C. Rajagopalachari
D) Lal Bahadur Shastri

S6. Ans. (a)

 

Q7. Patel is often called the “Iron Man of India” for his:

A) Role in the Civil Disobedience Movement
B) Leadership in the Constituent Assembly
C) Firmness in uniting India
D) Military achievements

S7. Ans. (c)

 

Q8. The famous “Statue of Unity” is dedicated to Sardar Patel. Where is it located?

A) Ahmedabad
B) Narmada district
C) Gandhinagar
D) Surat

S8. Ans. (b)

 

Q9. Patel was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in which year?

A) 1951
B) 1976
C) 1985
D) 1991

S9. Ans. (d)

 

Q10. In which year did Sardar Patel die?

A) 1948
B) 1949
C) 1950
D) 1951

S10. Ans. (c)

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