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‘Sardar’ was the title given to Vallabhbhai Patel by ________.
a.Mahatma Gandhi
b.The British Government
c.M.L. Nehru
d.G.K.Gokhale

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Hint: Vallabhbhai Javerbhai Patel, famously known as Sardar Patel was an Indian Politician. He was elected as India’s first deputy prime minister.

Complete answer step by step: Vallabhbhai Patel popularly known as Sardar Patel was an Indian politician who belonged to the Indian National Congress. He served as India's first Deputy Prime Minister. Along with being a politician Sardar Patel was also an Indian Barrister and played an important role in India's struggle for independence. He also served as a home minister during the famous Indo-Pakistani war.
The title ‘Sardar’ meaning chief in Hindi, was given to him by Mahatma Gandhi. This name was given to him as a recognition for his exceptional organizational skills during the Bardoli Satyagraha. The Bardoli Satyagraha took place in Gujarat in the year 1928. This was the period during the British rule and was considered a major part of the Civil Disobedience Movement. Vallabhbhai Patel eventually led this Satyagraha and its success gave him the title ‘Sardar’. This was also a turning point in his political power when he became one of the most important leaders of the independence struggle.
Option A. Mahatma Gandhi also is known as ‘Father of the Nation’ was a prominent figure who fought for our country's independence. He gave Vallabhbhai Patel the title of ‘Sardar’.
Option B. The British Government ruled our country for several years. Our independence struggle was a struggle for freedom from the rule of the Britishers.
Option C. M.L. Nehru (Motilal Nehru) was Jawaharlal Nehru’s ( first prime minister of India ) father. He was a lawyer, activist, and politician who belonged to the Indian National Congress. He served as the president of the Congress party twice.
Option D. G.K.Gokhale was also a prominent political leader who founded the Servants of India Society.
The correct answer is option A - Mahatma Gandhi.

Note: Please do not confuse ‘Sardar’ with ‘Iron Man of India’ which was another title given to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.