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Which of the following Princely States were reluctant to sign the Instrument of Accession with India?
Which of the following Princely States were reluctant to sign the Instrument of Accession with India?
Updated On: Mar 28, 2025
- Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Punjab
- Kerala, Hyderabad, Bombay
- Assam, Goa, Tripura
- Hyderabad, Junagadh, Kashmir
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
The Princely States that were reluctant to sign the Instrument of Accession with India were Hyderabad, Junagadh, and Kashmir.
Additional Context:
- Hyderabad: The Nizam wanted to remain independent, leading to military action (Operation Polo) in 1948
- Junagadh: Initially acceded to Pakistan despite geographical contiguity with India, later reversed after plebiscite
- Kashmir: Maharaja Hari Singh hesitated, leading to tribal invasion and eventual accession under special conditions
- All other options include regions that were either provinces or princely states that readily joined India
- These accessions were crucial in India's territorial integration post-independence
Correct Answer: (4) Hyderabad, Junagadh, Kashmir
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