Question

Who is known as the ‘Iron man of India’?
1. Subhas Chandra Bose
2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
3. Chandrashekar Azad
4. Sardar Vallabhai Patel

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Sardar Vallabhai Patel

The correct answer is Sardar Vallabhai Patel.

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• Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel popularly known as Sardar Patel was an Indian politician.
• He served as the First Deputy Prime Minister of India.
• He was an Indian barrister and a senior leader of the Indian National Congress who played a leading role in the country's struggle for independence and guided its integration into a united, independent nation.
• He was widely regarded as 'Iron Man of India'.

• He is also remembered as the "patron saint of India's civil servants" for having established the modern all-India services system.
• He is also called the "Unifier of India".
• The Statue of Unity, the world's tallest statue, was dedicated to him on 31 October 2018 which is approximately 182 meters (597 ft) in height.
• He was the first Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of India.