History · Rise of Indian Nationalism
UGC NET December 2012 History
The first Indian princely state to sign the Instrument of Accession to join the Indian Union was
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CBikaner ✓ Correct
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Correct answer: (C) Bikaner — Bikaner was the first princely state to sign the Instrument of Accession, so the answer is Bikaner.
Explanation
★Bikaner was the first princely state to sign the Instrument of Accession, so the answer is Bikaner.
★By the Instrument of Accession a ruler agreed to join the Indian Union.
★The Maharaja of Bikaner signed early, setting an example for others.
★Most princely states joined India or Pakistan by August 1947.
★Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and V.P. Menon worked to integrate the states.
★A few states like Hyderabad and Junagarh delayed and were dealt with separately.
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