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Q: Who was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India?
  • A. Morarji Desai
  • B. Sardar Vallabha Bhai Patel
  • C. Charan Singh
  • D. Jagjeevan Ram
Correct Answer: Option B - The post of Deputy Prime Minister of India is technically neither a Constitutional post nor mentioned in the constitution. But on many occasions, various governments have designated one of their senior ministers as Deputy Prime Minister. The first holder of this post was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (15 August, 1947 - 15 December 1950), who was also the Home Minister in Jawaharlal Nehrus cabinet.
B. The post of Deputy Prime Minister of India is technically neither a Constitutional post nor mentioned in the constitution. But on many occasions, various governments have designated one of their senior ministers as Deputy Prime Minister. The first holder of this post was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (15 August, 1947 - 15 December 1950), who was also the Home Minister in Jawaharlal Nehrus cabinet.

Explanations:

The post of Deputy Prime Minister of India is technically neither a Constitutional post nor mentioned in the constitution. But on many occasions, various governments have designated one of their senior ministers as Deputy Prime Minister. The first holder of this post was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (15 August, 1947 - 15 December 1950), who was also the Home Minister in Jawaharlal Nehrus cabinet.