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Princely States: A Glimpse into India's Past

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the princely states of India during the British Raj.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which princely state was the largest in terms of area?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Kashmir

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hyderabad was the largest princely state in terms of area, covering an area of 214,190 square kilometers.

Which princely state was the most populous?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Kashmir

  4. Travancore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hyderabad was also the most populous princely state, with a population of over 16 million people.

Which princely state was the richest?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Kashmir

  4. Baroda


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Baroda was the richest princely state, with an annual revenue of over 100 million rupees.

Which princely state was the most powerful militarily?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Kashmir

  4. Gwalior


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gwalior was the most powerful princely state militarily, with a well-trained and equipped army.

Which princely state was the most progressive?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Travancore

  4. Baroda


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Travancore was the most progressive princely state, with a high literacy rate, a well-developed infrastructure, and a strong social welfare system.

Which princely state was the first to sign a treaty with the British East India Company?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Arcot

  4. Bengal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Arcot was the first princely state to sign a treaty with the British East India Company, in 1751.

Which princely state was the last to be annexed by the British?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Oudh

  4. Punjab


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Punjab was the last princely state to be annexed by the British, in 1849.

Which princely state was the first to join the Indian Union after independence?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Travancore

  4. Jodhpur


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jodhpur was the first princely state to join the Indian Union after independence, on April 18, 1948.

Which princely state was the last to join the Indian Union after independence?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Manipur


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Manipur was the last princely state to join the Indian Union after independence, on October 15, 1949.

Which princely state was the most reluctant to join the Indian Union after independence?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Junagadh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Junagadh was the most reluctant princely state to join the Indian Union after independence, and it only did so after a military intervention by the Indian Army.

Which princely state was the only one to remain independent after independence?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Sikkim


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sikkim was the only princely state to remain independent after independence, and it only joined the Indian Union in 1975.

Which princely state was the most important center of the Indian National Congress during the independence movement?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Allahabad

  4. Bombay


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Allahabad was the most important center of the Indian National Congress during the independence movement, and it was there that the party held its annual sessions.

Which princely state was the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Gujarat

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi was born in Porbandar, Gujarat, which was a princely state at the time.

Which princely state was the birthplace of Jawaharlal Nehru?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Kashmir


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru was born in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, which was a princely state at the time.

Which princely state was the birthplace of Muhammad Ali Jinnah?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Sindh

  4. Punjab


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Muhammad Ali Jinnah was born in Karachi, Sindh, which was a princely state at the time.

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