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The Princely States: A Saga of Power and Influence

Description: The Princely States: A Saga of Power and Influence quiz tests your knowledge about the princely states of India, their history, and their role in shaping the Indian subcontinent.
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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 was the most populous?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Kashmir

  3. Mysore

  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. Kashmir

  3. Mysore

  4. Travancore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hyderabad 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. Kashmir

  3. Mysore

  4. Travancore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hyderabad was the most powerful princely state militarily, with an army of over 100,000 soldiers.

Which princely state was the most progressive?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Kashmir

  3. Mysore

  4. Travancore


Correct Option: D
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. Kashmir

  3. Mysore

  4. Travancore


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mysore was the first princely state to sign a treaty with the British East India Company, in 1761.

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

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Kashmir

  3. Mysore

  4. Travancore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hyderabad was the last princely state to sign a treaty with the British East India Company, in 1853.

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

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Kashmir

  3. Mysore

  4. Travancore


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Travancore was the first princely state to join the Indian Union, in 1947.

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

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Kashmir

  3. Mysore

  4. Travancore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hyderabad was the last princely state to join the Indian Union, in 1948.

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

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Kashmir

  3. Mysore

  4. Travancore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hyderabad was the most reluctant princely state to join the Indian Union, and it took military action to force the Nizam of Hyderabad to accede to the Indian Union.

Which princely state was the most loyal to the British Raj?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Kashmir

  3. Mysore

  4. Travancore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hyderabad was the most loyal princely state to the British Raj, and it remained loyal even after the Indian National Congress launched the Quit India Movement in 1942.

Which princely state was the most active in the Indian independence movement?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Kashmir

  3. Mysore

  4. Travancore


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Travancore was the most active princely state in the Indian independence movement, and it was home to many prominent leaders of the Indian National Congress.

Which princely state was the most affected by the partition of India?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Kashmir

  3. Mysore

  4. Travancore


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kashmir was the most affected princely state by the partition of India, as it was divided between India and Pakistan.

Which princely state was the most successful in integrating into the Indian Union?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Kashmir

  3. Mysore

  4. Travancore


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Travancore was the most successful princely state in integrating into the Indian Union, as it was able to maintain its own identity and culture while still becoming a part of the larger Indian nation.

Which princely state was the most unsuccessful in integrating into the Indian Union?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Kashmir

  3. Mysore

  4. Travancore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hyderabad was the most unsuccessful princely state in integrating into the Indian Union, as it was unable to maintain its own identity and culture and was eventually merged into the state of Andhra Pradesh.

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