Selected MCQ

Current Question
The ruler of Junagarh at the time of Independence was ____.
  • A. Muslim
  • B. Sikh
  • C. Hindu
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The Nawab of Junagadh was Muslim.
Related Question 1
The Governor of former NWFP at the time of independence of Pakistan in 1947 was ____.
  • A. Sir Olaf Caroe
  • B. Sir George Cunningham
  • C. Henry
  • D. Rob Lockhart
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Sir George Cunningham was the Governor.
Related Question 2
How many hours ahead of GMT is Pakistan Standard Time (PST)?
  • A. 5 hours
  • B. 4 hours
  • C. 6 hours
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Pakistan Standard Time (PST) is 5 hours ahead of GMT.
Related Question 3
The first Governor of Punjab after independence was ____.
  • A. Sir Francis Mudie
  • B. Sir George Cunningham
  • C. Sir Olaf Caroe
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Sir Francis Mudie was appointed the first Governor of West Punjab.
Related Question 4
On what date did India annex Junagarh?
  • A. February,1948
  • B. May,1948
  • C. April,1948
  • D. March,1948
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Indian forces took control in February 1948.
Related Question 5
At the time of Partition, Nizam's State of Hyderabad had acceded to ____.
  • A. India
  • B. Pakistan
  • C. Became Independent
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Hyderabad initially declared independence but was annexed by India in 1948.