Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers on “Sardar Patel and the Integration of Princely States” suitable for Civil Services Examination preparation

Who is known as the “Iron Man of India”?
- A) Jawaharlal Nehru
- B) Mahatma Gandhi
- C) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- D) B.R. Ambedkar
  Answer: C) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
What was Sardar Patel’s primary role in the integration of princely states?
- A) Chief Minister of Bombay
- B) Minister of Home Affairs
- C) President of the Indian National Congress
- D) Governor-General
  Answer: B) Minister of Home Affairs
Which event prompted Sardar Patel to take charge of integrating the princely states into India?
- A) The Quit India Movement
- B) The partition of India
- C) Independence of India
- D) Formation of the Constituent Assembly
  Answer: C) Independence of India
Which princely state was the first to accede to India?
- A) Jammu and Kashmir
- B) Hyderabad
- C) Sikkim
- D) Junagadh
  Answer: A) Jammu and Kashmir
Which instrument did Sardar Patel use to convince the princely states to join India?
- A) Military force
- B) Economic incentives
- C) The Instrument of Accession
- D) Diplomatic negotiations
  Answer: C) The Instrument of Accession
Sardar Patel was instrumental in integrating which major princely state known for its Nizam?
- A) Mysore
- B) Hyderabad
- C) Travancore
- D) Gwalior
  Answer: B) Hyderabad
What was the primary reason for the resistance of some princely states to join India?
- A) Economic reasons
- B) Political ambitions of rulers
- C) Religious affiliations
- D) Colonial agreements
  Answer: B) Political ambitions of rulers
Which of the following princely states was known for its reluctance to accede to India?
- A) Travancore
- B) Patiala
- C) Cochin
- D) Bikaner
  Answer: A) Travancore
Which strategy did Sardar Patel adopt to integrate states like Hyderabad?
- A) Military intervention
- B) Social reform
- C) Coercion and diplomacy
- D) Cultural integration
  Answer: C) Coercion and diplomacy
Who assisted Sardar Patel in the integration of princely states?
- A) Mahatma Gandhi
- B) Jawaharlal Nehru
- C) V.P. Menon
- D) Rajendra Prasad
  Answer: C) V.P. Menon
What was the primary reason for the annexation of Hyderabad in 1948?
- A) Economic sanctions
- B) Military action (Operation Polo)
- C) Diplomatic negotiations
- D) Public referendum
  Answer: B) Military action (Operation Polo)
Which state was merged into India after a plebiscite in 1948?
- A) Hyderabad
- B) Kashmir
- C) Junagadh
- D) Bhopal
  Answer: B) Kashmir
What was the key principle behind the integration of princely states?
- A) Economic independence
- B) Political unity
- C) Cultural diversity
- D) Regional autonomy
  Answer: B) Political unity
Which commission did Sardar Patel establish to help integrate princely states?
- A) States Reorganization Commission
- B) Boundary Commission
- C) Indian Administrative Commission
- D) Integration Commission
  Answer: A) States Reorganization Commission
How did Sardar Patel address the concerns of the princely states regarding their sovereignty?
- A) By promising complete independence
- B) By offering limited autonomy
- C) By coercing them into accession
- D) By ignoring their concerns
  Answer: B) By offering limited autonomy
Which of the following factors played a crucial role in Sardar Patel’s strategy for integration?
- A) Military strength
- B) Economic development
- C) Nationalistic fervor
- D) Cultural assimilation
  Answer: C) Nationalistic fervor
Which state faced a rebellion that prompted military intervention during integration?
- A) Jammu and Kashmir
- B) Goa
- C) Hyderabad
- D) Sikkim
  Answer: C) Hyderabad
Which prominent leader supported Sardar Patel in integrating the princely states?
- A) Jawaharlal Nehru
- B) Rajendra Prasad
- C) Mahatma Gandhi
- D) C. Rajagopalachari
  Answer: A) Jawaharlal Nehru
What was the main concern of the rulers of princely states regarding accession to India?
- A) Cultural differences
- B) Loss of power
- C) Economic instability
- D) Military threats
  Answer: B) Loss of power
What was Sardar Patel’s approach to handle the issue of Junagadh?
- A) Military action
- B) Negotiation
- C) Plebiscite
- D) Coercion
  Answer: C) Plebiscite
Which year marked the significant integration of princely states into India?
- A) 1947
- B) 1948
- C) 1949
- D) 1950
  Answer: B) 1948
Sardar Patel believed that the unity of India was crucial for:
- A) Economic prosperity
- B) Military strength
- C) Cultural preservation
- D) Political stability
  Answer: D) Political stability
Which principle did Sardar Patel emphasize for the integration of states?
- A) Socialism
- B) Secularism
- C) Democracy
- D) Nationalism
  Answer: D) Nationalism
The integration of princely states contributed to the formation of:
- A) Indian National Congress
- B) Indian Union
- C) Indian Constitution
- D) Indian Army
  Answer: B) Indian Union
Which princely state was integrated after a controversial accession?
- A) Travancore
- B) Jammu and Kashmir
- C) Hyderabad
- D) Sikkim
  Answer: B) Jammu and Kashmir
The integration of princely states was crucial for ensuring:
- A) Regional autonomy
- B) National integrity
- C) Cultural diversity
- D) Economic independence
  Answer: B) National integrity
What was one of the major challenges faced by Sardar Patel during integration?
- A) Foreign intervention
- B) Public dissent
- C) Lack of support
- D) Internal conflicts within states
  Answer: D) Internal conflicts within states
Sardar Patel’s efforts in integration helped shape the future of:
- A) British India
- B) Indian nationalism
- C) South Asian politics
- D) International relations
  Answer: B) Indian nationalism
Which of the following statements about Sardar Patel is true?
- A) He was opposed to the integration of princely states.
- B) He believed in the use of force to integrate states.
- C) He successfully integrated all princely states by 1950.
- D) He prioritized negotiation over military intervention.
  Answer: D) He prioritized negotiation over military intervention.
What was the lasting legacy of Sardar Patel’s work in integrating princely states?
- A) Establishment of a federal system
- B) Creation of a unitary state
- C) Promotion of regional languages
- D) Support for autonomy
  Answer: A) Establishment of a federal system

These MCQs encompass various aspects of Sardar Patel’s contributions to the integration of princely states, addressing historical facts, events, and their implications.

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