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The Government of India's civilian award named after Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel honours contributions to:
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Answer: Option B — The unity and integrity of India
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The Government of India's civilian award named after Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel honours contributions to:
- Rural sanitation
- The unity and integrity of India
- Agricultural innovation
- Cooperative banking
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Remember: Sardar Patel National Unity Award = contribution to unity and integrity of India (instituted 2019, Ministry of Home Affairs; announced on 31 October, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas); Patel = "Iron Man", integrated princely states; Bharat Ratna 1991.
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