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Correct answer is:

Sardar Patel – Deputy Prime Minister

• Junagadh was located in Gujarat.
• Nawab of Junagadh was planning to merge the state into Pakistan, but the people of Junagadh were in favour of India.
• After getting the people against him, he flew to Pakistan, in February 1948 Junagadh became part of Independent India.

Correct option: (d) All of above

Correct option: (a) Hyderabad State Congress

Did you hear what the Emperor says each family must do : Mulan

• Goa was under Portuguese control. In 1928 ‘Goa Congress Committee was formed and it became the branch of the Indian National Congress.
• ‘Quit Goa’ slogans were posted all over Goa.
• Dr. Kunha played an important role in Goa. Dr. Lohia got arrested in Civil Disobedience Movement.
• Dr. Kunha was also arrested. After his release from jail, he started a newspaper namely ‘Azad Goa’ and ‘Swatantra Goa’.
• One of the groups of activists unfurled the Indian flag at the fort of Panaji.
• Many eminent people participated in Goa Liberation Movement. Mohan Ranade systematically began anti Portuguese propaganda in Goa. He was arrested and kept in jail till 1972.
• ‘Maratha’, a newspaper, was trying to get support from Maharashtra for Goa. Soon Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru sent the Indian army to Goa for the mission called “Operation Vijay”.
• Within 48 hours Portuguese surrendered and Goa became a part of the Indian Republic. And 450 years rule of foreign power came to an end.

Name of the mission planned by the Indian Army in Goa Operation Vijay.

• Goa was under Portuguese control. There prevailed a general notion among Indians that the departure of the British from India would send a signal to the Portuguese and the French to leave India on their own.
• However, this did not happen and many freedom fighters like Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia, Dr. Kunha, and many more have contributed to the struggle against the Portuguese.
• At last, the Indian govt has sent the army, under Operation Vijay, to make Goa free from Portuguese control and became a part of India on 19th December 1961.

• Goa was under Portuguese control. In 1928 ‘Goa Congress Committee was formed and it became the branch of the Indian National Congress.
• ‘Quit Goa’ slogans were posted all over Goa.'
• Dr. Kunha played an important role in Goa. Dr. Lohia got arrested in Civil Disobedience Movement.
• Dr. Kunha was also arrested. After his release from jail, he started a newspaper namely ‘Azad Goa’ and ‘Swatantra Goa’.
• One of the groups of activists unfurled the Indian flag at the fort of Panaji.
• Many eminent people participated in Goa Liberation Movement. Mohan Ranade systematically began anti Portuguese propaganda in Goa. He was arrested and kept in jail till 1972.
• ‘Maratha’, a newspaper, was trying to get support from Maharashtra for Goa. Soon Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru sent the Indian army to Goa for the mission called “Operation Vijay”.
• Within 48 hours Portuguese surrendered and Goa became a part of the Indian Republic. And 450 years rule of foreign power came to an end.

Take care of yourself : Mulan

Correct option: (a) Article 370

One man from each Chinese family must join the army : The Emperor

Look at me. I am your son now : Mulan

Correct option: (a) Quit Goa

Then at least take these fine gifts : The Emperor

Hua Mulan should be considered as a hero because she joined the all-male army to interchange her father’s place. It was really hard for a woman to make this choice in ancient China. She is my hero because she showed filial respect for her father, made an impact among her countrymen and was brave.

Hua Mulan was a Chinese warrior woman who lived during the Northern and Southern dynasties, which was between 420 and 589 CE and her story was told through the “Ballad of Mulan.”

You are too kind sir : Mulan

Mulan’s father : “Na, you could not do this!

You showed me boss to use a sword : Mulan

Correct option: (a) Marathwada Liberation Day

Someone as smart as you would be a fine royal adviser : The Emperor

Andhra Parishad, Maharashtra Parishad, and Karnataka Parishad

Telugu, Kannada, and Marathi

Incorrect pair is:

Dadra and Nagar Haveli merged in India – August 1954

Incorrect pair is:

Puducherry Leader – Subbayya

Correct answer is:

Jammu and Kashmir – Article 370

Mulan, stay with me in the palace : The Emperor of China

In response to the Emperor’s order, Mulan decided to risk her life since her father was aged and her only brother was a child. To add to these, she was also trained in Kung Fu by her father to stay safe.

The Emperor gave her fine gifts because she won the battle and saved China.

Mulan’s father : Only so that you could stay safe.

The General is a woman : The soldiers

“We will not fight for a woman!” : Some soldiers

“Everyone! A surprise attack is coming!” : A soldier

• Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia started a movement called Civil Disobedience.
• Dr. Lohia and Dr. T.B. Kunha were arrested and sent to jail.
• Dr. Kunha was sent to Portugal for 8 years imprisonment.
• After returning to India he started the newspapers, ‘Azad Goa’ and ‘Swatantra Goa’.
• Both these leaders have contributed a lot to the freedom of Goa.

Correct option: (a) Junagadh

• Swami Ramanand Tirth with loyal workers was leading a political organization to free Hyderabad from the Nizam.
• Hyderabad State Congress passed a resolution that Hyderabad will merge in India and this was not liked by Nizam, he was willing to join Pakistan.
• People of Hyderabad however, wanted to merge with India. Kasim Razvi formed the ‘Razakar’ organisation against people who were fighting for democracy.
• In the end Indian Government launched a police campaign against Nizam, called ‘Operation Polo’.

The cost is for her to die! : Some soldiers

“Stay away from our General!” : Other soldiers

Correct answer is (d) teenage

(a) Hyderabad Freedom Struggle: Hyderabad was under Nizam rule, it was one of the largest amongst princely states along with Telugu, Kannada, and Marathi regional sections. Various organisations were formed to fight against Nizam’s policy for their people.

• Nizam’s decision: Nizam was ruler and wanted to merge Hyderabad into Pakistan. The people of Hyderabad wanted democracy. It was not about one regional section. He put restrictions on the Civil and Political rights of his subjects to a great extent.
• Organisations: To fight against the suppressive policy of Nizam people of the state started various organisations namely Andhra Parishad in Telangana, Maharashtra Parishad in Marathwada, and Karnataka Parishad in Karnataka. Swami Ramananda Tirth formed an organisation with loyal workers called Hyderabad State Congress and gave direction for freedom.
• Operation Polo: People of Hyderabad wanted to merge in India. Kasim Razvi formed a ‘Razakar’ organisation against people. In the end, the Indian Government launched a police campaign against Nizam, called ‘Operation Polo’. In 1948 Nizam surrendered and Hyderabad merged in India.

(b) The Kashmir Issue: From the beginning, Kashmir is special attention for all. After British policy for the princely states, Kashmir king Hari Singh decided not to be a part of Pakistan and also not be a part of India.

But Pakistan attacked Kashmir and King Hari Singh asked India to help and he consented to merge Kashmir in India and officially submitted an agreement. Indian Army was sent to save Kashmir. Later on, the constitution of Jammu and Kashmir was drafted and it became part of India and got special status under article 370.’

The intervention of UNO: In 1948, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru took this matter to UNO. It became an international issue. Even UNO could not persuade Pakistan to withdraw their troops from the territory of Kashmir occupied by them. However, then the National Conference Party decided on a plebiscite to solve the issue and to accede Kashmir to India.

(c) Dadra and Nagar Haveli:

• Dadra and Nagar Haveli is located in Gujarat, near the Damanganga river, it was under the control of the Portuguese.
• Like other regions of India, the people of Dadra and Nagar Haveli also got freedom from the Portuguese.
• Many organisations like the United Front of Goans and Azad Gomantak Dal came together to fight against the Portuguese reign.
• These organisations and their branches started capturing the area under it. Many police stations and administration offices were attacked.
• The Portuguese army was called to control people. At the same time, the Government of India appointed Governor and signed the agreement.
• According to this treaty, Dadra and Nagar Haveli merged in India on 2nd August 1954 and in 1961, got status of ‘Union Territories.’

(d) Goa:

• Goa was under Portuguese control. In 1928 ‘Goa Congress Committee was formed and it became the branch of the Indian National Congress.
• Quit Goa’ slogans were posted all over Goa.
• Dr. Kunha played an important role in Goa. Dr. Lohia got arrested in Civil Disobedience Movement.
• Dr. Kunha was also arrested. After his release from jail, he started a newspaper namely ‘Azad Goa’ and ‘Swatantra Goa’.
• One of the groups of activists unfurled the Indian flag at the fort of Panaji.
• Many eminent people participated in Goa Liberation Movement. Mohan Ranade systematically began anti Portuguese propaganda in Goa. He was arrested and kept in jail till 1972.
• ‘Maratha’, a newspaper, was trying to get support from Maharashtra for Goa. Soon Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru sent the Indian army to Goa for the mission called “Operation Vijay”.
• Within 48 hours Portuguese surrendered and Goa became a part of the Indian Republic. And 450 years rule of foreign power came to an end.

(e) Puducherry:

• Similar to Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Puducherry was under French rule.
• Most of the east coast of India regions like Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, Yanam, and Chandrangar in West Bengal were under French rule as well.
• People and many political parties under the leadership of V. Subbayya came together to get rid of the French.
• It was a serious matter for the Government of India; hence they demanded that French Government return the Indian regions. In 1948, an agreement was signed by both governments for Puducherry.
• In 1949, Chandranagar was merged in India.
• In 1954, the French government passed the draft, according to it all French ruling regions will merge in India. And in 1963 Puducherry was declared a ‘Union Territory’.

Correct answer is (a) cheered her

With Mulan, we win every battle!” : Other soldiers

Correct answer is (d) tea

Correct answer is (c) her father is old

b, a, e, c, d 

b. Father, for years, you trained me in Kung Fu. 

a. But, I never meant for you to go to war. 

e. If they find out you are a woman, you know as well as I do that you will die! 

c. No one will find out, Father, said Mulan and kissed him goodbye. 

d. Take care of yourself, father and tell my brother I said goodbye.

The Portuguese of Goa joined hands with the Emperor against Sambhaji Maharaj so ) the Maharaj decided to teach a lesson to the Portuguese.

Correct answer is (b) Kung Fu

While going to Jinji, Rajaram Maharaj had assigned the duty to protect Swaraj to Ramchandrapant, Amatya, Shankaraji, Narayan Sachiv, Santaji Ghorpade and Dhanaji Jadhav.

(a) Sambhaji Maharaj was brutally put to death by Aurangzeb.

(b) The Marathas took inspiration from his sacrifice and intensified their fight against the Mughals.