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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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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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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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Explanation

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