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Modern Indian History UPPSC 2021 GS-I
Question

"Can you show me one free country where there are separate electorates? The British element is gone, but they have left mischief behind". Who among the following said the above-mentioned statement in the Constituent Assembly debates?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel”.
Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel was the one who made the statement about separate electorates during the Constituent Assembly debates.

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