History Important Questions Chapter 13 Fulfillment of Struggle for Independence Class 8 Maharashtra Board

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.