Quiz 416: Indian History for Civil Services Examinations

During the integration and merger of states after India’s independence, the firman of which of the following rulers was rejected by the Government of India terming it a “legalistic claim of doubtful validity”?

Who among the following formed a government-in-exile, the Aarzi Hukumat or a temporary government in Junagarh ?

Consider the following statements: 

1. Demand for Linguistic states in India started only after independence
2. S K Dhar Commission was in favor of creating some states on linguistic basis.

Which among the above statements is / are correct?

The triumphant saying of “Attock to Cuttack” was most closely related to which of the following ?

Who among the following was elected the president of the Naval Central Strike committee of the Royal Indian Navy prior to the RIN Mutiny of 1946?

Consider the following statements:

1. The American Civil War (1861-1865) led to a boost in the demand for Indian cotton.
2. This surge in demand ultimately contributed to the failure of the Bank of Bombay in 1866.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which among the following is a Tiger?

What was PEPSU, after India’s independence?

"Fowler Report” is related to which of the following ?

Consider the following statements: 

1. The constituent assembly was elected on a popular basis. 
2. The constitution of India was referred to People of India through a referendum

Which among the above statements is / are correct?