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Princely States: A Test of Your Historical Acumen

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Which of the following was not a major princely state in pre-independence India?

  1. Mysore

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Kashmir

  4. Madras


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Madras was a British presidency, not a princely state.

Who was the ruler of Mysore during the time of Tipu Sultan?

  1. Haider Ali

  2. Krishna Raja Wadiyar III

  3. Mummadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar

  4. Chamraja Wadiyar IX


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tipu Sultan was the son and successor of Haider Ali.

Which princely state was known as the 'Pearl of India'?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Kashmir

  4. Travancore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hyderabad was renowned for its wealth and beauty, earning it the title 'Pearl of India'.

Who was the last Nizam of Hyderabad?

  1. Mir Osman Ali Khan

  2. Mir Mahbub Ali Khan

  3. Mir Barkat Ali Khan

  4. Mir Nizam Ali Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mir Osman Ali Khan was the last Nizam of Hyderabad, reigning from 1911 to 1948.

Which princely state was ruled by the Gaekwad dynasty?

  1. Baroda

  2. Gwalior

  3. Indore

  4. Kolhapur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gaekwad dynasty ruled the princely state of Baroda from 1721 to 1949.

Who was the ruler of Kashmir during the time of the First Kashmir War?

  1. Hari Singh

  2. Pratap Singh

  3. Ranbir Singh

  4. Gulab Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hari Singh was the ruler of Kashmir during the First Kashmir War, which took place from 1947 to 1948.

Which princely state was known as the 'Garden of India'?

  1. Mysore

  2. Kashmir

  3. Travancore

  4. Cooch Behar


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kashmir was renowned for its natural beauty and was often referred to as the 'Garden of India'.

Who was the ruler of Travancore during the time of the Temple Entry Proclamation?

  1. Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma

  2. Ayttuthampi Nalukettu Pillai

  3. Rani Lakshmi Bai

  4. Maharaja Ranjit Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma was the ruler of Travancore during the time of the Temple Entry Proclamation, which was issued in 1936.

Which princely state was known as the 'Lion of Punjab'?

  1. Patiala

  2. Kapurthala

  3. Nabha

  4. Jind


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Patiala was known as the 'Lion of Punjab' due to its military prowess and strategic importance.

Who was the ruler of Indore during the time of the Holkar dynasty?

  1. Ahilya Bai Holkar

  2. Tukoji Rao Holkar II

  3. Malhar Rao Holkar

  4. Yeshwant Rao Holkar II


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ahilya Bai Holkar was the ruler of Indore during the time of the Holkar dynasty, reigning from 1766 to 1795.

Which princely state was known as the 'Venice of the East'?

  1. Travancore

  2. Mysore

  3. Hyderabad

  4. Gwalior


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Travancore was known as the 'Venice of the East' due to its extensive network of canals and waterways.

Who was the ruler of Gwalior during the time of the Scindia dynasty?

  1. Mahadji Scindia

  2. Jankoji Rao Scindia

  3. Daulat Rao Scindia

  4. Jayaji Rao Scindia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahadji Scindia was the ruler of Gwalior during the time of the Scindia dynasty, reigning from 1761 to 1794.

Which princely state was known as the 'Land of Five Rivers'?

  1. Patiala

  2. Kapurthala

  3. Nabha

  4. Jind


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Patiala was known as the 'Land of Five Rivers' due to its location in the fertile region of Punjab, which is drained by five major rivers.

Who was the ruler of Kolhapur during the time of the Bhonsle dynasty?

  1. Shivaji II

  2. Rajaram II

  3. Tarabai

  4. Shahuji I


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shivaji II was the ruler of Kolhapur during the time of the Bhonsle dynasty, reigning from 1710 to 1729.

Which princely state was known as the 'Jewel of the Deccan'?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Kashmir

  4. Travancore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hyderabad was known as the 'Jewel of the Deccan' due to its wealth, beauty, and strategic importance.

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