Question:

Who among the following entered into the Standstill Agreement with India in November 1947?

Updated On: Mar 28, 2025
  • Maharaja of Manipur
  • Maharaja of Kashmir
  • Nawab of Junagadh
  • Nizam of Hyderabad
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

The Nizam of Hyderabad entered into a Standstill Agreement with India in November 1947.

Additional Context:

  • The Standstill Agreement maintained existing arrangements temporarily after independence
  • Hyderabad, under Nizam Osman Ali Khan, sought to remain independent
  • Agreement collapsed in 1948 leading to "Operation Polo" and Hyderabad's accession to India
  • Other princely states like Junagadh and Kashmir had different accession timelines
  • Manipur had already acceded to India in August 1947

Correct Answer: (4) Nizam of Hyderabad

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