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Multiple choice civics following the mahatma - part 2 flow of refugees and integration of princely states the indian independence act, 1947 constitution and the first general election

______ was a princely state in Saurashtra.

  1. Jhansi

  2. Satara

  3. Udaipur

  4. Junagad
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Junagad was a princely state in Saurashtra.It was ruled by the Muslim Babi or Babai dynasty in British India. It merged with India in February 1948 mainly due to the wishes of the people to be a part of India despite the Nawab wanting it to accede to Pakistan. 

Multiple choice civics following the mahatma - part 2 flow of refugees and integration of princely states the indian independence act, 1947 constitution and the first general election

Lord Mountbatten had replaced Lord __________ as the viceroy of India in $1947$.

  1. Wavell

  2. Lytton

  3. Linlithgow

  4. Cornwallis
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Lord Mountbatten had replaced Lord Wavell as the viceroy of India in 1947. He was the last Viceroy of India and the first Governor-General of independent India. India and Pakistan were partitioned under the plan prepared by him known as the June 3 or Mountbatten Plan.

Multiple choice civics following the mahatma - part 2 flow of refugees and integration of princely states the indian independence act, 1947 constitution and the first general election

After independence who was the pioneer of Integration of States?

  1. Sardar Patel

  2. Jawaharalal Nehru

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The key factors that led the states to accept integration into India were, however, the efforts of Lord Mountbatten, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and V. P. Menon. The latter two were respectively the political and administrative heads of the States Department, which was in charge of relations with the princely states. Hence, Option A is correct. Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India, Mahatma Gandhi was the father of the Nation, and Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first first president. Hence, these are incorrect options. 

Multiple choice civics following the mahatma - part 2 flow of refugees and integration of princely states the indian independence act, 1947 constitution and the first general election

In which year did the Praja Mandals come together to form an All India State People's Conference?

  1. 1927

  2. 1926

  3. 1925

  4. 1924
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The All India States People's Conference (AISPC) was formed in 1927 to coordinate the political movements within the various princely states.

Multiple choice civics following the mahatma - part 2 flow of refugees and integration of princely states the indian independence act, 1947 constitution and the first general election

Who formed the Hyderabad State Congress in 1938?

  1. Dr Ram Manohar Lohia

  2. Vishwanath Lawande

  3. Narayan Reddy

  4. Swami Ramananda Tirth
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Hyderabad State Congress was established in the year by Swami Ramananda Tirth. He was an Indian freedom fighter, educator and social activist who led the Hyderabad liberation struggle during the reign of Osman Ali Khan, the last Nizam of Hyderabad State. HSC was a political party that sought union of Hyderabad with the Republic of India.

Multiple choice civics following the mahatma - part 2 flow of refugees and integration of princely states the indian independence act, 1947 constitution and the first general election

Which of the following was not included in Pakistan by the Independence Act?

  1. East Bengal

  2. The West Punjab

  3. Sind

  4. West Bengal
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D Correct answer
Explanation

West Bengal remained part of India following the partition of 1947, while East Bengal, West Punjab, and Sind became parts of Pakistan.

Multiple choice civics following the mahatma - part 2 cabinet mission freedom and partition of india prominent leaders in indian freedom movement

Who was sent as viceroy to India, to hasten the process of handing over the power? 

  1. Stafford Cripps

  2. Clement Attlee

  3. Louis Mountbatten

  4. Frederick Pethick-Lawrence
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C Correct answer
Explanation

On 20 February l947, Prime Minister Atlee announced in the House of Commons the definite intention of the British Government to transfer power to responsible Indian hands by a date not later than June 1948. Thus, to effect the transference of that power Atlee decided to send Lord Mountbatten as Viceroy to India. Lord Mountbatten armed with vast powers became India's Viceroy on 24 March 1947. The partition of India and the creation of Pakistan appeared inevitable to him. After extensive consultation, Lord Mountbatten put forth the plan of partition of India on 3 June 1947. The Congress and the Muslim League ultimately approved the Mountbatten Plan.

Multiple choice civics following the mahatma - part 2 cabinet mission freedom and partition of india prominent leaders in indian freedom movement

The Province of Bengal Constituted by the Act of $1935$ would cease to exist as per ____________.

  1. The Cabinet Mission Plan

  2. Wavell's Plan
  3. The Indian Independence Act of $1947$

  4. The Dikie Bird Plan
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Independence Act of 1947 provided for the partition of India and the creation of two independent dominions, which effectively ended the administrative structure established under the Government of India Act 1935.

Multiple choice civics following the mahatma - part 2 cabinet mission freedom and partition of india prominent leaders in indian freedom movement

Who marked the boundaries between India and Pakistan?

  1. Radcliffe commission

  2. Mc Mahon

  3. General Campbell

  4. All of Above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In June 1947, Britain commissioned Sir Cyril Radcliffe to head the two Boundary Commissions (one for Punjab and the other for Bengal), to determine which territories will be assigned to which nation. Hence, Option A is correct. Among the rest of the options, Mc Mohan Commission set down the Indo-Tibetan Boundary, General Campbell inspected the aftermath of the Orissa famine in 1865. Hence, these options are incorrect.