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Princely States: A Challenge for History Buffs

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Which princely state was the largest in terms of area?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Kashmir

  3. Mysore

  4. Travancore


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 had the longest coastline?

  1. Travancore

  2. Mysore

  3. Baroda

  4. Gwalior


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Travancore had the longest coastline among all princely states, stretching for over 700 kilometers.

Which princely state was the most populous?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Kashmir

  3. Mysore

  4. Baroda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

Which princely state had the highest literacy rate?

  1. Travancore

  2. Mysore

  3. Baroda

  4. Gwalior


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Travancore had the highest literacy rate among all princely states, with over 60% of its population being literate.

Which princely state was the first to introduce compulsory primary education?

  1. Travancore

  2. Mysore

  3. Baroda

  4. Gwalior


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Travancore was the first princely state to introduce compulsory primary education in 1930.

Which princely state had the most advanced healthcare system?

  1. Travancore

  2. Mysore

  3. Baroda

  4. Gwalior


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Travancore had the most advanced healthcare system among all princely states, with a network of hospitals, dispensaries, and medical schools.

Which princely state was the first to establish a university?

  1. Travancore

  2. Mysore

  3. Baroda

  4. Gwalior


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Travancore was the first princely state to establish a university, the University of Travancore, in 1937.

Which princely state was the most economically developed?

  1. Travancore

  2. Mysore

  3. Baroda

  4. Gwalior


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Travancore was the most economically developed princely state, with a strong emphasis on industrialization and infrastructure development.

Which princely state had the most progressive social reforms?

  1. Travancore

  2. Mysore

  3. Baroda

  4. Gwalior


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Travancore was the most progressive princely state in terms of social reforms, with a focus on abolishing untouchability, promoting gender equality, and implementing land reforms.

Which princely state was the first to adopt a democratic constitution?

  1. Travancore

  2. Mysore

  3. Baroda

  4. Gwalior


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Travancore was the first princely state to adopt a democratic constitution in 1949.

Which princely state was the last to merge with the Indian Union?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Kashmir

  3. Junagadh

  4. Manavadar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Junagadh was the last princely state to merge with the Indian Union in 1948.

Which princely state was the site of the famous Dandi March led by Mahatma Gandhi?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Kashmir

  3. Gujarat

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gujarat was the site of the famous Dandi March led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930.

Which princely state was the birthplace of the legendary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh?

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Uttar Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Punjab was the birthplace of the legendary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh.

Which princely state was the site of the famous Battle of Plassey?

  1. Bengal

  2. Bihar

  3. Odisha

  4. Jharkhand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bengal was the site of the famous Battle of Plassey in 1757.

Which princely state was the site of the famous Battle of Buxar?

  1. Bengal

  2. Bihar

  3. Odisha

  4. Jharkhand


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bihar was the site of the famous Battle of Buxar in 1764.

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