Multiple choice general knowledge history

In the context of post Independence Indian History "Operation Polo" refers to Indian army sent for the integration of:

  1. the princely state of Hyderabad

  2. the princely state of Kashmir

  3. the princely state of Junagadh

  4. the princely state of Mysore
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Operation Polo (1948) was the Indian military action to integrate the princely state of Hyderabad, whose ruler Nizam Osman Ali Khan wanted to remain independent rather than join India or Pakistan. It lasted just 5 days (September 13-17, 1948) and resulted in Hyderabad's accession to India. Kashmir faced a different conflict (with tribal invaders from Pakistan), Junagadh had a different integration process (Operation Vijay), and Mysore had already signed the Instrument of Accession.

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