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Which princely state’s ruler wanted to join Pakistan despite having a Hindu majority population?

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Which princely state’s ruler wanted to join Pakistan despite having a Hindu majority population?

a

Hyderabad

b

Junagadh

c

Kashmir

d

Travancore

✓ Correct answer: b)

Junagadh

Explanation

Answer: b) Junagadh
Junagadh’s Nawab wanted to accede to Pakistan in 1947, despite the state having a majority Hindu population.
This decision led to protests, and eventually, after a plebiscite in February 1948, Junagadh was integrated into India.

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