Q. Who coined the slogan ‘Jai Jawan Jai Kisan’?
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) Lal Bahadur Shastri
(d) Sardar Patel
Ans: (c) Lal Bahadur Shastri
Explanation: The correct answer is (c) Lal Bahadur Shastri. Lal Bahadur Shastri, who served as the Prime Minister of India from 1964 to 1966, coined the slogan “Jai Jawan Jai Kisan” (Hail the Soldier, Hail the Farmer). He used this slogan to encourage and inspire the Indian soldiers and farmers during his tenure, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to the nation. The slogan became widely popular and is still remembered as a symbol of patriotism and agricultural development in India.