Integration of Princely States

History ⇒ Modern Indian History

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Describe the events that led to the annexation of Junagadh by India.

Describe the role of V.P. Menon in the integration of princely states.

Discuss the consequences of the abolition of privy purses for the former rulers of princely states.

Discuss the role of the Indian National Congress in the integration of princely states.

Explain the difference between a princely state and a British province in pre-independence India.

Explain the impact of the integration of princely states on the political map of India.

Explain the significance of the Instrument of Accession in the integration of princely states.

Consider the following scenario: A princely state with a majority Hindu population and a Muslim ruler hesitated to join either India or Pakistan, leading to political unrest and intervention by the Indian government. Identify the state and explain the steps taken by the Indian government to resolve the situation.

How many princely states existed in India at the time of independence in 1947? (1) About 100 (2) About 200 (3) About 565 (4) About 750

Which Article of the Indian Constitution provided for the payment of privy purses to the rulers of princely states? (1) Article 291 (2) Article 370 (3) Article 356 (4) Article 352

Which department was specially created by the Government of India to deal with the princely states? (1) Home Department (2) States Department (3) Defence Department (4) External Affairs Department

Which of the following statements is correct about the accession of Manipur? (1) Manipur acceded to India after a public referendum (2) Manipur was annexed by military force (3) Manipur signed the Instrument of Accession in 1947 (4) Manipur remained independent until 1956

Fill in the blank: The last Governor-General of independent India who played a role in the integration of princely states was Lord _______.

Fill in the blank: The operation launched by the Indian government to annex Hyderabad was called Operation _______.

Fill in the blank: The privy purse was abolished in the year _______.

Fill in the blank: The process of integrating princely states was also known as the _______ of India.

True or False: All princely states joined India voluntarily without any use of force.

True or False: Junagadh was a Hindu-majority state with a Muslim ruler who initially decided to accede to Pakistan.

True or False: Sikkim became a part of India during the initial integration of princely states in 1947-50.

True or False: The integration of princely states was completed without any violence or conflict.