The question asks for the specific legal document used by princely states to join either India or Pakistan after independence. This requires knowledge of the process of integration of princely states into the newly independent nations.
Correct Option: B) Instrument of Accession. This was the legal document signed by the rulers of princely states to formally join either the Dominion of India or the Dominion of Pakistan. It was crucial for the political integration of the subcontinent.
The question asks about the integration of the princely state of Junagadh into India. This was a significant event during the partition of India in 1947, marked by a dispute over its accession. The key to answering this question lies in understanding the specific method employed to resolve this dispute.
Correct Option: C) Plebiscite (referendum) and subsequent Indian administrative and military action
This option accurately describes the sequence of events. The Nawab's initial accession to Pakistan led to a crisis. India responded with administrative and military pressure, which led to the Nawab's departure. Subsequently, a plebiscite was held, confirming the will of the people to join India, after which the state was fully integrated.
The question asks for the codename of the military action that led to the integration of the princely state of Hyderabad into the Indian Union. This requires knowledge of post-independence Indian history, specifically the integration of princely states.
D) Operation Polo is the correct answer. This was the military action undertaken by the Indian armed forces in September 1948 to integrate the princely state of Hyderabad into the Indian Union.
The question asks for the year in which Operation Polo, the military action for the integration of Hyderabad, took place. This requires knowledge of a specific historical event in post-independence India.
Correct Option: B) 1948. Operation Polo, the military action to integrate Hyderabad into the Indian Union, occurred in September 1948.
The question asks about the primary reason for the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir's accession to India in 1947. This is a historical event with well-documented causes. We need to identify the immediate trigger that led Maharaja Hari Singh to sign the Instrument of Accession.
Correct Option: A) An invasion by tribal raiders (with alleged Pakistani support), prompting the Maharaja to seek Indian military assistance. This option accurately describes the immediate and primary reason for the Maharaja's decision to accede to India.
The question asks to identify the permanent President of the Constituent Assembly of India. This requires knowledge of the key figures and events during the formation of the Indian Constitution, specifically the leadership roles within the Constituent Assembly.
Correct Option: C) Dr. Rajendra Prasad