Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Challenges of nation Building

Question:

Maharaja Hari Singh of Jammu and Kashmir signed the instrument of Accession on:
1.25th October 1947
2.26th October 1947
3.27th October 1947
4.26th November 1947

Options:

1

2

3

4

Correct Answer:

2

Explanation:

In October 1947, armed tribesmen from Pakistan invaded Kashmir with the aim to annex Kashmir to Pakistan. Faced with the invasion and deteriorating security situation, Maharaja Hari Singh of Kashmir signed the Instrument of Accession on October 26, 1947, acceding to India.