History · Rise of Indian Nationalism
UGC NET June 2024 History (Re-Exam Shift-I)
Against which of the following princely states did the independent Republic of India launch 'Operation Polo'?
AKashmir
BJodhpur
CJunagadh
DHyderabad ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Hyderabad — The answer is Hyderabad.
Explanation
★The answer is Hyderabad.
★After independence many princely states merged with India, but Hyderabad favoured the status quo.
★Its ruler was Muslim while the majority of the population was Hindu.
★The Indian government wanted the Nizam to join voluntarily.
★When negotiations failed, the Indian Army annexed Hyderabad under Operation Polo.
★This took place on 13 September 1948.
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