Q175
Which Dogra ruler signed the Instrument of Accession in October 1947 with India?
A.
Maharaja Pratap Singh
B.
Maharaja Hari Singh
AnswerC.
Maharaja Gulab Singh
D.
Maharaja Ranjit Singh
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
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.