The Statue of Unity in India is the world’s tallest statue of ________.

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  1. M.K Gandhi
  2. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
  3. Vinoba Bhave
  4. Dr B.R Ambedkar 

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Option 2 : Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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The correct answer is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

Key Points

  • The Statue of Unity in India is the world’s tallest statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
    • Located at Narmada Valley Kevadiya colony, Gujarat.
    • Designed by Indian sculptor Ram V. Sutar.
    • Constructed by Larsen & Toubro.
    • Constructed on a river island named Sadhu Bet.
    • Inaugurated on 31 October 2018.
    • Inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Important Points

  • Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India.
    • He was often called Sardar.
    • He was also called an Indian Bismarck.
    • Served as the first Home Minister of India.
    • He was appointed as the President of the Indian National Congress during the Karachi session in 1931.

Additional Information

M.K Gandhi
  • Father of the Nation in India.
  • He went to South Africa to practice law in 1893.
  • He was appointed as the President of the Indian National Congress during the Belgaum session in 1924.
Vinoba Bhave
  • A spiritual successor of M K Gandhi.
  • Often called Acharya.
  • Founder of the Bhoodan Movement.
B. R. Ambedkar
  • Architect of Indian constitution.
  • Independent India's first Minister of Law and Justice.
  • Converted to Buddhism in 1956.

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