In which Princely State, a para military force known as Razakars was unleashed on the people?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Hyderabad
The Nizam of Hyderabad responded to the people’s movement against his rule by unleashing a para-military force known as the Razakars on the people.
Note: A same/similar question was asked in CUET (UG) in the papers below.
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| – | 03-06 S2 | – | – | 16-07 S1* |
* A similar question.
NCERT (2026-27): “Hyderabad … Hyderabad town was the nerve centre of this movement. The Communists and the Hyderabad Congress were in the forefront of the movement. The Nizam responded by unleashing a para-military force known as the Razakars on the people. The atrocities and communal nature of the Razakars knew no bounds.…” |