Q160
When was the state of Jammu and Kashmir added to the Indian Union?
A.
26th October, 1947
AnswerB.
1st January, 1948
C.
24th October, 1947
D.
15th August, 1947
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
On 26th October 1947, the Instrument of Accession was signed by the then Governor-General Lord Mountbatten, by Sheikh Abdullah and by Mehr Chand Mahajan, the Prime Minister of Kashmir who represented Maharaja Hari Singh. India got the power to make laws for the state on mattes of defense, external affairs and communication.