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Sardar Patel 150th Birth Anniversary - CMP MCQs

Passage: The Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will launch a two-year
nationwide programme from 2024 to 2026 to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Union Home Minister Amit Shah made the announcement on October
23, 2024, highlighting Patel's unparalleled contribution to India's unity and democratic
foundation.Born on October 31, 1875, in Nadiad, Gujarat, Sardar Patel is revered as the architect
of modern India. As the country’s first Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, he played a
crucial role in integrating over 550 princely states into the Union of India, ensuring the country's
territorial and political consolidation. His vision laid the groundwork for one of the world’s most
resilient democracies.Since 2014, October 31 has been observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas
(National Unity Day), underscoring the government’s commitment to fostering unity, integrity,
and security. The two-year-long celebrations will further honour Patel’s legacy, reflecting his
indomitable spirit and dedication to national unity.Home Minister Shah noted that the
commemorative events would not only pay tribute to Patel’s achievements but also inspire
citizens with the values he epitomised. "This celebration will serve as a testament to his
remarkable achievements and the spirit of unity that he represented," he wrote on X.The
programme will include a series of activities and events across the country, recalling Sardar
Patel’s contributions and ideals. These initiatives aim to deepen public awareness of his pivotal
role in shaping India’s identity as a united and democratic nation.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/govt-to-commemorate-150th-birth-
anniversary-of-sardar-patel-with-two-year-long-programme/article68785902.ece

1. When is National Unity Day observed in India?

 A) 15th August
 B) 31st October
 C) 14th November
  D) 26th January
Answer: B) 31st October

2. National Unity Day commemorates the birth anniversary of which prominent leader?

 A) Jawaharlal Nehru
 B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
 C) Subhas Chandra Bose
 D) Bhagat Singh
Answer: B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

3. What values does National Unity Day emphasize?

 A) Freedom and justice

 B) Unity, integrity, and inclusiveness
 C) Equality and fraternity
 D) Prosperity and progress
Answer: B) Unity, integrity, and inclusiveness

4. The Statue of Unity is located in which state of India?

 A) Maharashtra
 B) Gujarat
 C) Uttar Pradesh
 D) Rajasthan
Answer: B) Gujarat
5. What is the height of the Statue of Unity?

 A) 150 meters
 B) 182 meters
 C) 200 meters
 D) 220 meters
Answer: B) 182 meters

6. The Statue of Unity overlooks which river?

 A) Yamuna
 B) Ganga
 C) Narmada
 D) Godavari
Answer: C) Narmada

7. Which is the second largest gravity dam worldwide by concrete volume?

 A) Hoover Dam
 B) Sardar Sarovar Dam
 C) Three Gorges Dam
 D) Kariba Dam
Answer: B) Sardar Sarovar Dam

8. When was the Statue of Unity inaugurated?

 A) 15th August 2018

 B) 31st October 2018
  C) 26th January 2019
 D) 15th August 2019
Answer: B) 31st October 2018

9. What was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth date?

 A) 31st October 1875

 B) 15th August 1875
 C) 12th January 1875
 D) 2nd October 1875
Answer: A) 31st October 1875

10. Which community did Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s family belong to?

 A) Brahmin
 B) Patidar
 C) Maratha
 D) Rajput
Answer: B) Patidar

11. Where did Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel study law?

 A) University of Delhi
 B) Oxford University
 C) Cambridge University
 D) England
Answer: D) England
12. Sardar Patel earned a prize in which subject?

 A) International Law
 B) Roman Law
 C) Constitutional Law
 D) Political Science
Answer: B) Roman Law

13. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel returned to India as a:

 A) Politician
 B) Doctor
 C) Barrister
 D) Teacher
Answer: C) Barrister

14. What was the title given to Patel for his leadership during the Bardoli Satyagraha?

 A) Bhagat Singh
 B) Sardar
 C) Mahatma
 D) Rajguru
Answer: B) Sardar

15. The Kheda Satyagraha (1918) aimed for what cause?

 A) Indian independence
 B) Tax exemptions for farmers
  C) Land reforms
 D) Education rights
Answer: B) Tax exemptions for farmers

16. Which movement did Sardar Patel lead in Bardoli in 1928?

 A) Non-Cooperation Movement
 B) Quit India Movement
 C) Salt Satyagraha
 D) Bardoli Satyagraha
Answer: D) Bardoli Satyagraha

17. Which of these movements was Patel involved in?

 A) Quit India Movement

 B) Champaran Movement
 C) Indigo Revolt
 D) Swaraj Movement
Answer: A) Quit India Movement

18. Sardar Patel was instrumental in integrating how many princely states into India?

 A) 500
 B) 562
 C) 400
 D) 350
Answer: B) 562
19. What year was the Indian Independence Act passed, allowing princely states to declare
independence?

 A) 1946
 B) 1947
 C) 1948
 D) 1950
Answer: B) 1947

20. Sardar Patel is known as the patron saint of which group of people in India?

 A) Farmers
 B) Laborers
 C) Civil Servants
 D) Soldiers
Answer: C) Civil Servants

21. When is National Civil Services Day observed in India?

 A) 21st April
 B) 26th January
 C) 15th August
 D) 2nd October
Answer: A) 21st April

22. What was Sardar Patel’s role in the Constituent Assembly?

 A) Head of the Assembly

  B) Chairman of the Advisory Committee
 C) Secretary of the Assembly
 D) Member of the Sub-Committee
Answer: B) Chairman of the Advisory Committee

23. What title is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel popularly known by?

 A) Father of the Nation

 B) Iron Man of India
 C) The Mahatma
 D) The Patriot
Answer: B) Iron Man of India

24. Who inspired Sardar Patel to join the Indian freedom struggle?

 A) Jawaharlal Nehru
 B) Subhas Chandra Bose
 C) Mahatma Gandhi
 D) Lala Lajpat Rai
Answer: C) Mahatma Gandhi

25. What was the major cause of the Kheda Satyagraha?

 A) Land reforms
 B) Farmers' tax exemption
 C) Salt taxes
 D) Food scarcity
Answer: B) Farmers' tax exemption
26. Which significant event did Patel preside over in 1931?

 A) Round Table Conference

 B) The Quit India Movement
 C) 46th session of Congress
 D) Dandi March
Answer: C) 46th session of Congress

27. Sardar Patel was arrested during which movement?

 A) Salt Satyagraha
 B) Quit India Movement
 C) Non-Cooperation Movement
 D) Kheda Satyagraha
Answer: B) Quit India Movement

28. What is the significance of National Unity Day in India?

 A) Commemorating India’s freedom

 B) Celebrating Indian languages
 C) Fostering national solidarity and integrity
 D) Promoting educational reforms
Answer: C) Fostering national solidarity and integrity

29. In which year was the Statue of Unity included in the list of the eight wonders of the
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation?

 A) 2018
  B) 2019
 C) 2020
 D) 2021
Answer: C) 2020

30. What is the height of the Statue of Unity in feet?

 A) 500 feet
 B) 600 feet
 C) 700 feet
 D) 800 feet
Answer: B) 600 feet

31. What was the contribution of Sardar Patel to India’s civil services?

 A) Created a new bureaucracy

 B) Strengthened All India Services
 C) Established a new constitution
 D) Introduced new education reforms
Answer: B) Strengthened All India Services

32. The Statue of Unity is located on which hillock?

 A) Mahadev Hill
 B) Sadhu Bet
 C) Narmada Hill
 D) Khandala Hill
Answer: B) Sadhu Bet
33. In which movement did Sardar Patel participate to protest against salt taxes?

 A) Salt Satyagraha
 B) Bardoli Satyagraha
 C) Non-Cooperation Movement
 D) Quit India Movement
Answer: A) Salt Satyagraha

34. Who led the Salt Satyagraha in 1930?

 A) Jawaharlal Nehru
 B) Subhas Chandra Bose
 C) Mahatma Gandhi
 D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Answer: C) Mahatma Gandhi

35. The Statue of Unity is a tribute to which leader?

 A) Jawaharlal Nehru
 B) Mahatma Gandhi
 C) Subhas Chandra Bose
 D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Answer: D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

36. The Kheda Satyagraha took place in which year?

 A) 1915
 B) 1917
  C) 1918
 D) 1920
Answer: C) 1918

37. Sardar Patel is credited with the integration of India by merging princely states into the
Union of India. How many states were integrated?

 A) 400
 B) 462
 C) 562
 D) 500
Answer: C) 562

38. What was the profession of Sardar Patel before he became involved in politics?

 A) Teacher
 B) Engineer
 C) Barrister
 D) Soldier
Answer: C) Barrister

39. The Statue of Unity is regarded as the tallest statue in the world. What was its height in
meters?

 A) 170 meters
 B) 182 meters
 C) 190 meters
  D) 200 meters
Answer: B) 182 meters

40. Which of the following was a significant contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel after
India’s independence?

 A) Establishment of the Reserve Bank of India

 B) Integration of princely states into India
 C) Formation of the Indian Army
 D) Establishment of the Indian Air Force
Answer: B) Integration of princely states into India