Post-Independence MCQs for CET Graduate
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CET Graduate — Modern Period — Post-Independence
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Question 1 of 20
Who among the following was appointed as the Secretary of the 'States Department' formed on 27 June 1947?
Question 2 of 20
Match List-I (Event) with List-II (Year/Date): List-I A. Entry of Indian Army into Hyderabad B. Entry of Indian Army into Goa C. Formal merger of Hyderabad List-II 1. 17 December 1961 2. 13 September 1948 3. November 1948
Question 3 of 20
Regarding the Privy Purses granted to the rulers of princely states, consider the following statements: 1. The Privy Purse was a taxable income for the rulers. 2. After 1949, the Constitution guaranteed a total sum of approximately ₹4.66 crore for Privy Purses. 3. The Privy Purses were granted in perpetuity (indefinitely). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 4 of 20
Which of the following unions was formed by merging the princely states of Patiala and East Punjab?
Question 5 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 6 of 20
Which of the following statements correctly describes Mohammad Ali Jinnah's stance on the Princely States on June 18, 1947?
Question 7 of 20
What factor made Raja Hari Singh of Kashmir fearful of joining India?
Question 8 of 20
How did Nehru describe the situation of princely states six months prior to their integration?
Question 9 of 20
What prevented the Indian Army from entering Kashmir before 26 October 1947?
Question 10 of 20
On which date did the Pakistani tribal infiltrators encroach upon the borders of Kashmir, marking the beginning of the conflict?
Question 11 of 20
Why did the Indian nationalists and the Congress reject the claim of independence by the Princely States?
Question 12 of 20
The integration of princely states is often cited as having prevented India from becoming:
Question 13 of 20
Why was the geographic location of most Princely States a decisive factor in their integration?
Question 14 of 20
Which of the following leaders played a key role alongside Sardar Patel in the integration of Indian states?
Question 15 of 20
What was the main reason behind Maharaja Hari Singh's initial delay in deciding the accession of Kashmir?
Question 16 of 20
How many states were consolidated under the 'Third Policy' to form Centrally Administered Areas?
Question 17 of 20
Why did the nationalist leaders of India reject the claim of independence by the Princely States?
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
Match the following personalities with their specific contribution or statement regarding the integration of states: List I (Personality) A. Clement Attlee B. Sardar Patel C. Jawaharlal Nehru D. Mohammad Ali Jinnah List II (Contribution/Statement) 1. Expressed that internal integration (democracy) in states is more important than external merger. 2. Declared on Feb 20, 1947, boosting rulers' morale for independence. 3. Celebrated the fulfillment of the dream of India's political and economic unity. 4. Encouraged states to remain independent to weaken India. Select the correct option:
Question 20 of 20