Imp Questions For All Chapters – History Class 8
Short Questions
1. How many princely states were there in India at the time of independence?
- More than 600 princely states.
2. Who played a key role in integrating princely states into India?
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
3.When did Junagad merge with India?
- In February 1948.
4. Who was the ruler of Hyderabad during independence?
- The Nizam of Hyderabad.
5. What was the name of the operation to merge Hyderabad into India?
- Operation Polo.
6. When did Hyderabad merge with India?
- On 17 September 1948.
7. Who led the Hyderabad liberation movement?
- Swami Ramananda Tirth.
8.Which day is celebrated as Marathwada Mukti Din?
- 17 September.
9. Who was the ruler of Kashmir at the time of independence?
- Maharaja Hari Singh.
10.Why did Hari Singh sign the Instrument of Accession?
- Because Pakistan-supported forces attacked Kashmir.
11.Which European countries still controlled parts of India after independence?
- Portugal and France.
12. When did Chandranagar merge with India?
- In 1949, after a plebiscite.
13. Who started the Goa liberation movement?
- Dr. T.B. Kunha.
14. What was the Azad Gomantak Dal?
- A group that fought to liberate Goa and other Portuguese territories.
15. When was Goa liberated from Portuguese rule?
- On 19 December 1961.
Long Questions
1. What role did Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel play in integrating princely states?
- He used diplomacy and firm action to persuade princely states to join India through the Instrument of Accession.
2. Why did the people of Junagad want to join India?
- They wanted to merge with India, but the Nawab wanted to join Pakistan, leading to public protests.
3. Why did the Indian government start police action in Hyderabad?
- The Nizam refused to merge with India and oppressed people through his army called the Razakars.
4. What was the contribution of Swami Ramananda Tirth in the Hyderabad liberation?
- He led the Hyderabad State Congress, demanding democratic rights and the merger with India.
5.What problem did India face regarding Kashmir?
- Pakistan-backed forces invaded Kashmir, which led Hari Singh to sign the Instrument of Accession with India.
6.How were the French colonies merged with India?
- After plebiscites and negotiations, France handed over Chandranagar in 1949 and other regions later.
7. What steps did the Indian government take to liberate Goa?
- After peaceful efforts failed, India used military action through Operation Vijay to liberate Goa in 1961.
8. Why is the liberation of Goa important in Indian history?
- It marked the end of colonial rule in India, fulfilling the struggle for complete independence.
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