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CET 12th Level — Post-Independence MCQs

Practice 20 free post-independence multiple choice questions for CET 12th Level exam. Instant answers with explanations in Hindi and English.

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CET 12th Level — Modern Period — Post-Independence

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Question 1 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 2 of 20

On which date did both India and Pakistan declare a ceasefire in the first Kashmir war?

Question 3 of 20

What prevented the Indian Army from entering Kashmir before 26 October 1947?

Question 4 of 20

What major reason led the Nizam of Hyderabad's hopes of remaining independent to end?

Question 5 of 20

Why did Sardar Patel initially decide not to rush the integration of Hyderabad?

Question 6 of 20

What stance did Pakistan take regarding the plebiscite in Junagadh?

Question 7 of 20

Which radical organization in Hyderabad was supported by the state administration and accused of terrorizing the population?

Question 8 of 20

Match the following leaders with their statements or stances regarding the integration of states: List I (Leader) A. Jawaharlal Nehru B. Sardar Patel C. Mohammad Ali Jinnah D. Clement Attlee List II (Stance/Statement) 1. Announced that after the end of Paramountcy, states could be independent sovereign entities. 2. Expressed hope that states would find their place within the British Commonwealth or Indian states. 3. Stated that the ideal of India's geographical, political, and economic unity has been fully achieved. 4. Remarked that internal integration led to the development of democracy in the states. Select the correct option:

Question 9 of 20

Consider the following statement by Clement Attlee on February 20, 1947: 'His Majesty's Government does not intend to hand over their powers and obligations under Paramountcy to any government of British India.' What was the immediate impact of this declaration on the rulers of Princely States?

Question 10 of 20

Which of the following was NOT a reason why the integration of Princely States was considered mandatory for independent India?

Question 11 of 20

How did Nehru describe the situation of princely states six months prior to their integration?

Question 12 of 20

Regarding the political structure of the Indian subcontinent during the British rule, consider the following statements: I. The subcontinent was divided into British India and Princely States. II. The Princely States covered approximately 40 percent of the Indian subcontinent. III. The Princely States were under the direct control of the British Crown without any intermediate supervision. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 13 of 20

On which date did the Pakistani tribal infiltrators encroach upon the borders of Kashmir, marking the beginning of the conflict?

Question 14 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 15 of 20

Who made the following statement regarding the integration of states: 'The ideal of India's geographical, political and economic unity, which had been a distant dream for centuries... has now been fully achieved'?

Question 16 of 20

Which of the following leaders played a key role alongside Sardar Patel in the integration of Indian states?

Question 17 of 20

Which leader's policy played a dual role of 'diplomatic pressure' and 'people's movement' to integrate the states?

Question 18 of 20

What is the Pakistani-occupied part of Kashmir referred to as by Pakistan?

Question 19 of 20

Nehru remarked, 'If anyone had asked me six months ago what would happen in the next six months, I could not have said that such changes would happen so quickly.' To what event was he referring?

Question 20 of 20

According to Nehru, what was the most significant outcome of the integration of states, apart from external unification?

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