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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

At the time of  Independence, India had Democratic Republic Constitution and Pakistan had _______.

  1. Unwritten Constitution

  2. Religious Constitution

  3. Socialist Constitution

  4. Secular Constitution
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Following partition, Pakistan adopted a constitution based on Islamic principles, which is often characterized as a religious constitution, whereas India adopted a secular democratic constitution.

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

When the British left India, there were _________ princely States in India.

  1. 562

  2. 572

  3. 652

  4. 752
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

When the British left India, there were 562  princely States in India. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel took charge of the states department in July 1947. He handled the task of integrating 562 independent states with a democratic self-governing India. He persuaded them to surrender defence, foreign affairs and communication to the government of India. By August 15, 1947 all except Hyderabad, Junagarh and Kashmir acceded to 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

What would have been the result if the ruler of J&K, Harisingh had joined the Indian Union in August 1947?

  1. Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK) would not have been there

  2. Pakistan would have occupied entire Kashmir

  3. Pakistan would have taken the issue before UNO

  4. Pakistan would have taken the support of Sheikh Abdullah
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

If Hari Singh had acceded to India in August 1947, the legal status of Kashmir would have been settled as part of India before the tribal invasion and subsequent conflict, likely preventing the formation of POK.

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

______, the ruler of the state of Kashmir, had decided to remain independent.

  1. Sher Singh

  2. Ranjit Singh

  3. Harising

  4. Kharak Singh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

After 1947, Jammu and Kashmir had the option of to join either India or Pakistan or to remain independent. Hari Singh was the last ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir in India. He decided to remain independent and not join any of the two dominions.

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

When did the formal announcement was made that India and Pakistan would be made free?

  1. May $2$, $1947$
  2. June $3$, $1947$
  3. July $4$, $1947$
  4. August $5$, $1957$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

India was partitioned as a consequence of the formula contained in June 3 plan. Under this Plan, the British would transfer power to two successor authorities — the Congress and the Muslim League. The formal announcement was made on July 4, 1947.

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

India was partitioned as a consequence of the formula contained in _________.

  1. Cabinet Mission Plan

  2. Attlee's Declaration
  3. June $3$ Plan

  4. Both (b) and (c) above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

India was partitioned as a consequence of the formula contained in June 3 plan. Under this Plan, the British would transfer power to two successor authorities — the Congress and the Muslim League. This Bill was passed as the Indian Independence Act of 1947. On 15th August, 1947 India attained independence, and Pakistan was created as a new Dominion on 14th August, 1947.

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 the largest princely state in India.

  1. Junagad

  2. Jhansi

  3. Jodhpur

  4. Hyderabad
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Princely states were a part of Indian subcontinent which were under indirect rule of the British. Hyderabad was the largest princely state in India. Osman Ali Khan was its last Nizam who did not want unification with the India. It became a part of Independent India after its accession into the Indian Union on 24 November 1949.

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

Junagad merged with India in ______.

  1. February 1948

  2. February 1949

  3. February 1950

  4. February 1951
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel handled the task of integrating 562 independent states with a democratic self-governing India. By August 15, 1947 all except Hyderabad, Junagarh and Kashmir acceded to India. Junagad 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

Marathwada Muktidin is celebrated on _____.

  1. 17 August

  2. 17 September

  3. 17 July

  4. 17 December
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Even though India became Independent on August 15, 1947, however the people of the old Hyderabad state and those in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra had to wait for another thirteen months and two days to get freedom from the Nizam's rule. This day is celebrated as Marathwada Muktidin on 17th September every year. A number of people from Marathwada had sacrificed their lives in the struggle for freedom from the Nizam's rule.

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 had strongly advocated the policy of abolishing princely states in free India?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. C Rajagopalachari

  4. Vallabhbhai Patel
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

C. Rajagopalachari was a strong advocate for the integration and eventual abolition of the princely states to ensure a unified and democratic India.