Question

Who coined the famous slogan Jai Jawan Jai Kisan?

• A. Lal Bahadur Shastri
• B. Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
• C. Jawahar Lal Nehru
• D. Mahatma Gandhi

Hint:

This slogan reflected Shastri’s focus on national security and agricultural development, reinforcing the importance of both sectors in a nation's well-being.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Lal Bahadur Shastri coined the famous slogan "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan" (Hail the Soldier, Hail the Farmer) in 1965, during the India-Pakistan war. The slogan highlighted the importance of both the soldier defending the country and the farmer ensuring food security for the nation.
Significance of the Slogan: The slogan symbolized Shastri’s recognition of the twin pillars on which India's development and security rested. It continues to resonate as a tribute to both the agricultural and defense sectors.