History · Rise of Indian Nationalism
UGC NET June 2025 History
What was the name of the operation conducted by the Indian Army in September 1948 to restore peace and tranquility in Hyderabad?
AOperation Meghdoot
BOperation Vectus Lily
COperation Polo ✓ Correct
DOperation Vijay
Correct answer: (C) Operation Polo — The answer is Operation Polo.
Explanation
★The answer is Operation Polo.
★After independence the Nizam of Hyderabad wished to keep his state independent.
★This concerned the Indian government as Hyderabad lay in the centre of India with a large Muslim population.
★The government tried to persuade the Nizam, but negotiations failed.
★So in 1948 the Indian Army launched Operation Polo.
★Following this operation Hyderabad was annexed to India.
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