Post-Independence MCQs for RAS
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RAS — Modern Period — Post-Independence
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Question 1 of 20
Match List-I (Regions) with List-II (Merger Destination/Type) regarding the integration of princely states: List-I (Princely States Group) A. 39 States of Orissa B. Small states of Chhattisgarh C. Gujarat states near Bombay D. 61 Small States List-II (Merged Into) 1. Bombay State 2. Orissa State 3. Centrally Administered Areas (UTs) 4. Central Provinces (Madhya State)
Question 2 of 20
Who ordered the entry of the Indian Army into Goa on 17 December 1961?
Question 3 of 20
Why did India and Pakistan increase their military budgets significantly?
Question 4 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 5 of 20
What was the significance of 'Internal Integration' as mentioned by Jawaharlal Nehru in September 1948?
Question 6 of 20
What factor made Raja Hari Singh of Kashmir fearful of joining India?
Question 7 of 20
On whose advice did the Government of India agree to refer the Kashmir issue to the United Nations Security Council?
Question 8 of 20
From an economic perspective, why was the integration of Princely States indispensable for independent India?
Question 9 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 10 of 20
The integration of Princely States was completed in a relatively short period. Approximately how long did this process take?
Question 11 of 20
Consider the following regarding the UN's role in Kashmir: 1. It declared Pakistan as the aggressor immediately. 2. It focused on the 'Kashmir problem' as a dispute rather than addressing the invasion. Which statement is correct?
Question 12 of 20
Which of the following describes the reaction of the Nizam of Hyderabad when Indian forces entered the state?
Question 13 of 20
Which two Indian leaders played the most prominent role in the successful integration of the Princely States?
Question 14 of 20
With reference to the attitude of the British Government towards the Princely States during the 1857 revolt, which of the following is correct?
Question 15 of 20
Who was the leader of the 'Razakars' mentioned in the context of Hyderabad?
Question 16 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the integration of the Hyderabad State into the Indian Union: 1. The Indian Army entered Hyderabad on 13 September 1948. 2. The Nizam of Hyderabad surrendered within three days of the military action. 3. After the merger, the Nizam was removed from all positions and exiled. 4. The formal merger of Hyderabad took place in November 1948. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 17 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 18 of 20
How many princely states were consolidated to form 'Centrally Administered Areas' (Union Territories) under Sardar Patel's third policy of integration?
Question 19 of 20
Which country did Nehru identify as the 'main player behind the curtain' in the dirty politics of the UN Security Council regarding Kashmir?
Question 20 of 20