Explain the role played by Sardar Patel in the unification of Princely States in India.
Sardar Patel was the India’s deputy PM and the home minister during the crucial period immediately following Independence. He played a historic role in negotiating with the rulers of princely states firmly but diplomatically and bringing most of them into the Indian Union.
Describe any four factors which were responsible for the dominance of the Congress Party in India 1967.
It is not enough to have representative form of democracy. It is necessary to participate in popular movements to make democracy a success. ‘Do you agree with this View? Why?