Which princely state’s accession led to the first war between India and Pakistan in 1947?
A) Hyderabad
B) Kashmir
C) Junagadh
D) Bhopal
Who was the ruler of Jammu and Kashmir at the time of partition?
A) Nawab of Junagadh
B) Maharaja Hari Singh
C) Nizam of Hyderabad
D) Raja of Manipur
Which princely state opted to join Pakistan but was annexed by India in 1947?
A) Hyderabad
B) Bhopal
C) Junagadh
D) Travancore
What was the Instrument of Accession?
A) A treaty for independence
B) A document allowing princely states to join India or Pakistan
C) A British administrative policy
D) A military agreement
Which princely state remained independent until 1948 before being annexed by India?
A) Hyderabad
B) Bhopal
C) Manipur
D) Mysore
Who was the last Nizam of Hyderabad?
A) Osman Ali Khan
B) Mir Qasim
C) Fateh Ali Shah
D) Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula
Which operation led to the annexation of Hyderabad into India?
A) Operation Vijay
B) Operation Polo
C) Operation Cactus
D) Operation Thunderbolt
Junagadh’s accession to Pakistan was challenged by:
A) United Nations
B) British Government
C) Indian Government
D) Local Muslim leaders
Which princely state tried to remain independent post-1947 but was eventually annexed by India in 1949?
A) Bhopal
B) Manipur
C) Tripura
D) Sikkim
Who was the first Governor-General of India who dealt with the princely states’ accession?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Lord Mountbatten
C) C. Rajagopalachari
D) Sardar Patel
What role did Sardar Patel play in the accession of princely states?
A) Opposed their accession
B) Led the military takeover of all states
C) Used diplomacy and force for integration
D) Remained neutral
Which princely state was annexed by Pakistan in 1948?
A) Junagadh
B) Kalat
C) Kashmir
D) Travancore
Which region saw a plebiscite after partition for determining its future?
A) Hyderabad
B) Junagadh
C) Kashmir
D) Bhopal
What was the main reason for Kashmir’s delayed accession to India?
A) Internal political instability
B) British interference
C) Pakistan’s invasion
D) The Maharaja’s indecision
What was the fate of princely states that did not voluntarily join India or Pakistan?
A) They were allowed to remain independent
B) They were merged through diplomacy or military action
C) They formed a new federation
D) They were given dominion status
Which agreement integrated princely states into India legally?
A) Delhi Agreement
B) Instrument of Accession
C) Simla Agreement
D) Lahore Pact
The Bhopal princely state was ruled by:
A) A Hindu king
B) A Muslim Nawab
C) A British Governor
D) A Sikh leader
Which organization was responsible for princely state affairs post-independence?
A) Indian National Congress
B) Ministry of States
C) United Nations
D) Supreme Court of India
Which was the largest princely state by area at the time of partition?
A) Jammu and Kashmir
B) Hyderabad
C) Mysore
D) Bhopal
Who was the Nawab of Junagadh in 1947?
A) Sir Akbar Hydari
B) Sir Agha Khan
C) Nawab Mahabat Khan
D) Mir Osman Ali
Which princely state was known for its diamond wealth but resisted Indian integration?
A) Hyderabad
B) Travancore
C) Mysore
D) Kashmir
When did Sikkim officially become a state of India?
A) 1947
B) 1950
C) 1975
D) 1980
What was the reason for Operation Polo in Hyderabad?
A) To conduct a trade agreement
B) To suppress a rebellion
C) To integrate Hyderabad into India
D) To sign a military pact
Which princely state was ruled by a Hindu king but had a Muslim-majority population?
A) Hyderabad
B) Kashmir
C) Bhopal
D) Junagadh
Which princely state’s accession was declared void by India, leading to military intervention?
A) Kalat
B) Travancore
C) Junagadh
D) Bikaner
What was the key demand of Pakistan regarding Kashmir?
A) A direct military takeover
B) A plebiscite for self-determination
C) A division of the state
D) A UN-mediated agreement
Which princely state had the largest Muslim population but chose to accede to India?
A) Hyderabad
B) Junagadh
C) Kashmir
D) Bhopal
Which leader played the most crucial role in merging princely states into India?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Sardar Patel
C) Lord Mountbatten
D) B.R. Ambedkar
Which state joined India through a referendum in 1947?
A) Junagadh
B) Bhopal
C) Hyderabad
D) Manipur
