OPSC OAS 2021 PrelimsHistory, Art & CultureQuestion 4
Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2021 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
The popular titles used for Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah, Erode Venkata Ramasamy, Vallabh Bhai Patel were respectively:
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Correct answer: (A) Sher-e-Kashmir, Periyar, Sardar
Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah- Sher – Kashmir.
- He was the most prominent political leader in Jammu & Kashmir during the pre- and post-independence period. He led the National Conference and fought for the rights of the common people of Kashmir against the Dogra monarchy.
Erode Venkata Ramasamy – Periyar.
- He was a social reformer and nationalist from Tamil Nadu.He started the Self respect movement.He was conferred the title "Periyar" meaning Great Man or Respected Elder in Tamil, by his followers.
Vallabh Bhai Patel – Iron man of India.
- He was India’s first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister.Played a crucial role in the integration of princely states into the Indian Union.
