The question asks for the immediate trigger of the First India-Pakistan War (1947-48). This requires knowledge of the historical events surrounding the partition of India and the accession of princely states, particularly Jammu and Kashmir.
Therefore, the invasion by Pakistan-backed tribal militias was the immediate event that triggered the war.
Correct Option: B) The invasion of Jammu and Kashmir by Pakistan-backed tribal militias soon after Partition
The question asks to identify the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir who signed the Instrument of Accession to India in October 1947. This is a direct factual recall question related to the history of India's independence and the integration of princely states.
Correct Option: A) Maharaja Hari Singh was the Dogra ruler of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. Facing an invasion from tribal raiders supported by Pakistan in October 1947, he sought military assistance from India. India agreed to provide aid on the condition that he sign the Instrument of Accession, which he did on October 26, 1947, thereby making Jammu and Kashmir a part of India.
The question asks about India's military response immediately after the signing of the Instrument of Accession by Maharaja Hari Singh, integrating Jammu and Kashmir into India. This event occurred during the tribal invasion of Kashmir in October 1947.
D) The Indian Army was airlifted into Srinagar to push back the tribal invaders — This accurately describes the immediate military action taken by India following the signing of the Instrument of Accession. Indian troops were airlifted to Srinagar to defend the capital and repel the invaders.
The question asks for the exact date when the ceasefire for the First India-Pakistan War (also known as the First Kashmir War) came into effect. This requires knowledge of a specific historical event and its timeline.
Correct Option: D) 1 January 1949, under United Nations supervision
The First India-Pakistan War (1947-1948) concluded with a ceasefire that was declared by the United Nations and came into effect on 1 January 1949. This date marks the end of active hostilities, though the political dispute over Kashmir continued.
The question asks about the demarcation line that resulted from the 1947-48 war and divided Indian-administered and Pakistan-administered portions of Jammu and Kashmir. We need to identify the correct historical boundary among the given options.
A) The Line of Control (LoC), originally established as a ceasefire line — This is the correct answer. The LoC is the de facto boundary that emerged from the 1947-48 conflict and separates the territories of Jammu and Kashmir administered by India and Pakistan.
The question asks for the common name of the part of the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir that came under Pakistani control after the 1947-48 war. This is a direct recall question about the political geography of the Indian subcontinent post-partition.
Correct Option: A) Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is the term used by India to refer to the portion of the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir that came under Pakistani control after the 1947-48 war.