Q. At the time of Independence, which of the following princely states refused to join India?
1.Hyderabad
2.Kashmir
3.Baroda
Select the correct option from below given codes:
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: Of the 552 princely states situated within the geographical boundaries of India, 549 joined India and the remaining 3 (Hyderabad, Junagarh and Kashmir) refused to join India.
However, in course of time, they were also integrated with India–Hyderabad by means of police action, Junagarh by means of referendum and Kashmir by the Instrument of Accession.
Source: Laxmikanth
