Politics in India Since Independence: Challenges of nation Building
Question:
The Princely State whose territories were merged into India after a ‘Plebiscite’ was : (1) Kashmir (2) Manipur (3) Junagadh (4) Hyderabad
Options:
1
2
3
4
Correct Answer:
3
Explanation:
A plebiscite was held on 20 February 1948 in Junagadh and most of Junagadh's population voted to join India, after which it became a part of India. The Government of India accepted the accession of Junagadh & Junagadh officially became a part of India on February 20, 1948.