Q.1 (A) (4) The Princely States in India were merged in India mainly through the efforts of _____.
A. Jayantrao Tilak
B. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
C. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
D. Dr. T. B. Kunha
Best answer
Answer: B. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Answer: (b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
As Home Minister and head of the States Department, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, helped by V. P. Menon, persuaded the rulers to sign the Instrument of Accession and used firm action where needed (Junagadh, Hyderabad). Over 560 princely states were merged into the Indian Union.
Statement: The Princely States in India were merged in India mainly through the efforts of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
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