Which State in India, has given the highest number of Deputy Prime Ministers? (1) Maharashtra (2) Uttar Pradesh (3) Bihar (4) Gujarat

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(4) Gujarat Explanation: The Deputy Prime Minister of India is a member of the Indian cabinet in the Indian government. The post is not a constitutional post and seldom carries any specific powers. There have seven Deputy Prime Ministers so far. Among them, the Deputy Prime Ministers from Gujarat were Sardar Patel (1947- 1950), Morali Desai (1967-1969), and Lal Krishna Advani (2002-2004).

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