"Operation Polo” was launched to merge/annex which princely states into India"
1. Junagarh
2. Manipur
3. Hyderabad
4. Mysore
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option 3 - 3 (Hyderabad)
Hyderabad:
The Indian government launched "Operation Polo" in September 1948 to bring Hyderabad under Indian control.
The Indian military swiftly defeated the Hyderabad State Forces, and Nizam's administration surrendered.
In September 1948, the Nizam signed the Instrument of Accession, formally integrating Hyderabad into the Indian Union.