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The agitation which meant to support local jobs to be given to local people is called ______.

  1. Sakala Janula samme

  2. Andhra maha sabha

  3. Mulki agitation

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Mulki agitation was the first event in Telangana movement. It started in the year 1952. Mulkhi Agitation was a political movement for the safeguard of jobs in Hyderabad State government. The popular slogans were Ghair Mulki go back or Non-Mulki go back and Idli Sambar go back. The movement seeked preference to the local people while allocating jobs.

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There was a clause in instrument of accession, that after restoration of normal situation in Jammu and Kashmir, plebiscite would be held for permanent merger with India.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Instrument of Accession signed by Maharaja Hari Singh included a provision that the final status of the state would be decided by the will of the people, often referred to as a plebiscite.

Multiple choice history independent india integration of princely states merger of princely state fulfillment of struggle for independence

Who was the First Home Minister of India?

  1. Pandit Nehru

  2. Vallabhbhai Patel

  3. Babasaheb Ambedkar

  4. Rajendra Prasad
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Vallabhbhai Patel was the First Home Minister of India. He took charge of the states department in July 1947. He 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.

Multiple choice history independent india integration of princely states merger of princely state fulfillment of struggle for independence

Which of the following was not a central territory till 2019 ?

  1. Pondicherry

  2. Chandigarh

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Lakshadweep
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A Union Territory is a type of administrative division in the Republic of India. Unlike the states of India, which have their own governments, union territories are federal territories governed directly by the Central Government of India

In August 2019, the Parliament of India passed the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Act 2019. The act contains provisions to reconstitute the state of  Jammu & Kashmir into two union territories, one to be eponymously called Jammu & Kashmir, and the other Ladakh on 31 October 2019.

Multiple choice history independent india integration of princely states merger of princely state fulfillment of struggle for independence

Which of the following statements are true?
(i) The Indian Independence Act of 1947 permitted the Princely States to remain independent.
(ii) Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel appealed to the Princes to accept the accession to the Indian Union
(iii) Junagarh, Hyderabad and Kashmir did not sign the Instruement of Accession

  1. (i) and (ii)

  2. (ii) and (iii)

  3. (i) and (iii)

  4. (i), (ii) and (iii)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Independence Act allowed states to remain independent, Sardar Patel led the integration efforts, and the three named states initially delayed signing the Instrument of Accession.

Multiple choice history independent india integration of princely states merger of princely state fulfillment of struggle for independence

What was the code name of Indian army's operation to liberate Goa from Portuguese rule?

  1. Operation Kiran

  2. Operation Rahat

  3. Operation Vijay

  4. Operation Azadi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Operation Vijay was the military operation conducted by the Indian Armed Forces in December 1961 to liberate the territories of Goa, Daman, and Diu from Portuguese rule.

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What are main important factors for creating regionalism?

  1. Language

  2. Caste

  3. Religion

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Regionalism in India is a complex phenomenon driven by various factors including linguistic differences, caste identity, and religious affiliations, which often create distinct regional consciousness.

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After getting Independence, who became the Home minister of India?

  1. Subhash Chandra Bose

  2. Motilal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel (31 October 1875 – 15 December 1950), popularly known as Sardar Patel, was the first Home minister and Deputy Prime Minister of independent India. Patel organised relief efforts for refugees fleeing to Punjab and Delhi from Pakistan and worked to restore peace.

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Who prepared the draft for 'Attachment bond' and 'Status Quo Agreement'?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. V.P. Menon

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Lal Bahadur Shastri
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B Correct answer
Explanation

V.P. Menon was a key civil servant who worked closely with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to draft the necessary legal documents for the integration of the Princely States into the Indian Union.