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1201
The state of Jammu and Kashmir was ruled by which Dogra Ruler?
A. Gurpreet Singh
B. Amar Singh
C. Gulab Singh
D. Jeet Singh
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Gulab Singh was the founder of the Dogra dynasty, which ruled Jammu and Kashmir until 1947.
1202
Kashmir has its boundaries with:
A. Tibet, China, Russia, and Afghanistan
B. Tibet and China
C. China and Afghanistan
D. Russia and Afghanistan
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The strategic location of Kashmir provided it with borders sharing China (Sinkiang/Tibet), Afghanistan, and close proximity to the USSR.
1203
At the time of partition, Kashmir occupied how much area?
A. 84,371 Sq. miles
B. 84,471 Sq. miles
C. 84,571 Sq. miles
D. 84,671 Sq. miles
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Jammu and Kashmir was the largest princely state in terms of area, covering approximately 84,471 square miles.
1204
When did the liberation Indian army of 20,000 men enter Junagarh?
A. November 4, 1947
B. November 5, 1947
C. November 7, 1947
D. November 9, 1947
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Indian forces officially took control of Junagarh on November 9, 1947, after the Nawab had fled to Pakistan.
1205
The Provisional Government of Junagarh was set up at Bombay. Who was nominated as president?
A. Ramdyal Gandhi
B. Rajeetlal Gandhi
C. Shamaldas Gandhi
D. Udeh Gandhi
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Shamaldas Gandhi, a relative of Mahatma Gandhi, led the 'Arzi Hukumat' (Provisional Government) formed in Bombay to oppose the Nawab's accession to Pakistan.
1206
Who surrounded Junagarh after its announcement of accession to Pakistan?
A. Indian Troops
B. British Troops
C. Hindu Troops
D. Sikh Troops
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India reacted to the accession by surrounding the state with its military and imposing an economic blockade.
1207
The Muslim Ruler of Manavadar also succeeded to (acceded to):
A. Nepal
B. Bangladesh
C. Pakistan
D. India
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Manavadar, a smaller state neighboring Junagarh, also opted to join Pakistan.
1208
After Independence, Junagarh announced its accession to which country?
A. Bangladesh
B. Kashmir
C. Pakistan
D. India
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The Nawab announced accession to Pakistan on August 15, 1947, which was accepted by the Government of Pakistan.
1209
At the time of partition, Junagarh was ruled by a:
A. Sikh Ruler
B. British Ruler
C. Hindu Ruler
D. Muslim Ruler
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The Nawab of Junagarh, Mahabat Khanji III, was a Muslim ruler of a Hindu-majority state.
1210
What was the population of Junagarh at the time of partition?
A. 500,000
B. 600,000
C. 700,000
D. 800,000
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The population of Junagarh was approximately 700,000, with a Hindu majority and a Muslim ruler.