History · Rise of Indian Nationalism
UGC NET September 2013 History
Which leader among the following said that Kashmir acceded to the Indian Union because of economic need?
AHari Singh
BShaikh Abdullah ✓ Correct
CMehar Chand Mahajan
DJawaharlal Nehru
Correct answer: (B) Shaikh Abdullah — Shaikh Abdullah said this, so the answer is Shaikh Abdullah.
Explanation
★Shaikh Abdullah said this, so the answer is Shaikh Abdullah.
★He was the most popular mass leader of Kashmir at the time of accession.
★He led the National Conference and worked closely with the Indian leaders.
★He argued that Kashmir's economic ties bound it naturally to India.
★He later became the prime minister of the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
★His support was important for the accession in 1947.
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