Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Challenges of nation Building

Question:

A para-military force known as the Razakars was maintained in which of the following Princely states?

Options:

Hyderabad

Junagadh

Manipur

None of these.

Correct Answer:

Hyderabad

Explanation:

The Nizam of Hyderabad maintained a para-military force known as the Razakars.

The ruler of Hyderabad- Nizam, wanted an independent status for Hyderabad.
He entered into Standstill Agreement with India in November 1947 for a year while negotiations with the Indian government were going on.
The people of Hyderabad State began a movement against the rule of the Nizam.
The Communist Party and the Hyderabad Congress played leading roles in organizing and mobilizing the movement.
In response to the growing resistance, the Nizam deployed a para-military force called the Razakars to suppress the people's movement.
The Razakars murdered, maimed, raped, and looted, targeting, particularly the non-Muslims.
The central government had to order the army to tackle the situation.