Who was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India ?
First Deputy Prime Minister of India Identified
The question asks to identify the very first individual who held the significant position of Deputy Prime Minister in India's government.
The first Deputy Prime Minister of India was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. He served in this capacity in the interim government formed in 1946 and continued in the first cabinet after India gained independence in 1947.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was a towering figure in the Indian independence movement and played a crucial role in the administrative and political integration of the Indian states into a united India. His contributions were vital in shaping the early years of the Republic of India.
While other prominent leaders like Sri Morarji Desai and Sri Jagjivan Ram also served as Deputy Prime Ministers in later governments, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel holds the distinction of being the very first person to occupy this office in independent India.
Important Questions from Indian Polity (State PSC)
- Which of the following correctly explains the significance of PESA, 1996 in Jharkhand?
- Which one of the following statements is NOT correct in respect of 'Triple Test Formula'?
Statement (S): Not all rights-based laws lead to equitable outcomes.
Explanation (E): Structural inequalities affect access to these rights.
Options:
The Assam State Assembly Election was held recently with newly delimited constituencies. Consider the following statement with respect to this delimitation process.
I. The delimitation was conducted by the Election Commission of India in 2022-23 on the basis of the 2001 census figure.
II. Prior to this, the Constituencies were constituted as per the Delimitation Order of 1976.
III. Section 8A of the Representation People's Act, 1950 provides for special provision for delimitation for Assembly Constituencies of Assam, Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh.
IV. SC assembly seats have increased from 8 to 9 and ST assembly seats have increased from 16 to 19.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are true?
Consider the following statements with respect to privileges of members of Parliament.
I. Privileges would not be fettered by Art. 19 (1) (a) of Indian Constitution.
II. Privileges must be read subject to the Articles 20 - 22 and Art. 32 of the Constitution
III. Immunity is available in relation to both Civil and Criminal prosecution
IV. Immunity is available in relation to Freedom of Speech even in his/her private or personal capacity
How many of the above statement(s) is/are true?
