SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 35

SSC Stenographer - 08 Aug 2025 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q35

Who was the Home Minister in the first cabinet of free India? 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

Answer: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Explanation

The Home Minister in the first cabinet of independent India was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

He served as the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of India

Played a key role in: Integration of princely states , Establishing internal security and Building India’s administrative framework

The first cabinet was formed in 1947 under Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

Additional Key Points

Known as the “Iron Man of India”

Instrumental in unifying over 500 princely states

Established the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) foundation

Strong advocate of national unity and internal stability

Potential Questions & Answers

Q. What is Sardar Patel known as?
Ans: Iron Man of India

Q. What major task did Patel accomplish after independence?
Ans: Integration of princely states