MCQs on Integration of Princely States September 16, 2024 by swati MCQs on Integration of Princely States MCQs on Integration of Princely States Choose the correct answer: 1. Who was the Indian Home Minister responsible for the integration of princely states? Jawaharlal Nehru Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Rajendra Prasad Maulana Abul Kalam Azad 2. Which princely state was the first to sign the Instrument of Accession? Hyderabad Travancore Junagadh Manipur 3. The Instrument of Accession allowed princely states to join which part of India? Union of India The Dominion of India Commonwealth of Nations Sovereign Republic of India 4. Which princely state’s integration was particularly contentious due to its Muslim majority? Punjab Bengal Hyderabad Assam 5. What was the main reason behind the integration of princely states into India? Economic benefits Strategic importance National unity and security Colonial legacy 6. Which princely state joined India after military intervention in 1948? Kashmir Hyderabad Junagadh Sikkim 7. Who was the Prime Minister of India during the integration of princely states? Jawaharlal Nehru Lal Bahadur Shastri Indira Gandhi Atal Bihari Vajpayee 8. The accession of which princely state was delayed due to a referendum? Kashmir Hyderabad Manipur Travancore 9. What was the political status of princely states before independence? Colonies Independent nations Semi-autonomous regions British territories 10. The integration of which princely state led to significant military action by India? Hyderabad Junagadh Kashmir Sikkim Submit Share on WhatsApp