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Modern Indian History UPPSC 1994 GS-I
Question

The remark "Nehru is a patriot, while Jinnah is a politician" was made by:

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Option C: Sir Mohammad Iqbal

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Sir Mohammad Iqbal”.
Sir Muhammad Iqbal, a poet, scholar, and philosopher, is credited with saying, "Nehru is a patriot, while Jinnah is a politician".

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