Post-Independence MCQs for CET 12th Level
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CET 12th Level — Modern Period — Post-Independence
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Question 1 of 20
How many states were consolidated under the 'Third Policy' to form Centrally Administered Areas?
Question 2 of 20
The integration of princely states is often cited as having prevented India from becoming:
Question 3 of 20
Assertion (A): The geographical consolidation of India was a prerequisite for its emergence as a strong nation-state. Reason (R): The scattered nature of Princely States would have hindered internal security and economic unity.
Question 4 of 20
What impact did Clement Attlee's declaration of February 20, 1947, have on the rulers of the Princely States?
Question 5 of 20
What was the significance of 'Internal Integration' as mentioned by Jawaharlal Nehru in September 1948?
Question 6 of 20
Assertion (A): The Nizam of Hyderabad was reinstated as Rajpramukh after the merger. Reason (R): The Government of India wanted to ensure his loyalty during the war with Pakistan.
Question 7 of 20
The British policy towards India changed slightly when they began to see India as a potential ally in Asia. How did this shift affect their stance on the Princely States?
Question 8 of 20
Which factor did Nehru NOT consider while shaping his policy towards the 'Third World' and avoiding war?
Question 9 of 20
The 'Razakars' were the paramilitary wing of which organization?
Question 10 of 20
Arrange the following steps in the integration of Junagadh in the correct order: I. Revolt by Aarzi Hukumat. II. Nawab announces accession to Pakistan. III. Diwan invites India to interfere. IV. Plebiscite held.
Question 11 of 20
What major internal event occurred in Hyderabad on 7 August 1947?
Question 12 of 20
The integration of Princely States is likened to which political achievement in the text?
Question 13 of 20
Who was the Diwan of Junagadh who invited the Government of India to intervene in November 1947?
Question 14 of 20
On whose advice did the Government of India agree to refer the Kashmir issue to the United Nations Security Council?
Question 15 of 20
Why did the nationalist leaders of India reject the claim of independence by the Princely States?
Question 16 of 20
What was the main reason behind Maharaja Hari Singh's initial delay in deciding the accession of Kashmir?
Question 17 of 20
On which date did the Pakistani tribal infiltrators encroach upon the borders of Kashmir, marking the beginning of the conflict?
Question 18 of 20
Arrange the following events related to the integration of Indian states in chronological order: 1. Formal merger of Hyderabad into the Indian Union. 2. Entry of Indian Army into Hyderabad. 3. Liberation of Goa from Portuguese rule. 4. Constitutional guarantee for Privy Purses.
Question 19 of 20
The 'Privy Purse' was a financial arrangement granted to rulers of princely states. Which of the following features is associated with it?
Question 20 of 20