The princely state of Junagadh, whose ruler had initially acceded to Pakistan despite a Hindu-majority population, was eventually brought under Indian control following a:
A.
Complete and total independence, remaining outside both India and Pakistan permanently
B.
Direct military invasion by Pakistan, resulting in continued Pakistani control
C.
Plebiscite (referendum) and subsequent Indian administrative and military action
D.
Voluntary and immediate accession with no dispute of any kind
C. Plebiscite (referendum) and subsequent Indian administrative and military action
9.
The princely state of Hyderabad, whose ruler (the Nizam) initially sought to remain independent, was eventually integrated into the Indian Union following a military action codenamed:
A.
Operation Cactus (a name associated with a later, distinct military action)
B.
Operation Meghdoot (a name associated with a later, distinct military action)
C.
Operation Vijay (a name associated with a later, distinct military action)
The princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, ruled by the Hindu Maharaja Hari Singh over a predominantly Muslim population, acceded to India in 1947 primarily in response to:
A.
An invasion by tribal raiders (with alleged Pakistani support), prompting the Maharaja to seek Indian military assistance
B.
Direct annexation by Indian military forces prior to any accession decision by the Maharaja
C.
A formal plebiscite that had already been conducted and decisively favoured accession to India
D.
A peaceful, uncontested decision made well in advance of independence, with no external pressure
A. An invasion by tribal raiders (with alleged Pakistani support), prompting the Maharaja to seek Indian military assistance
12.
The Constituent Assembly of India, tasked with framing the country's Constitution, first convened in December 1946, with its permanent President being:
