The State of Hyderabad was merged in Indian Union in the month and year

Correct option is A

Ans. (a)
The State of Hyderabad was merged with the Indian Union in November 1948 after a military operation known as Operation Polo, led by the Indian Army under the command of General J.N. Chaudhuri. Hyderabad, under its Nizam, initially chose to remain independent, but the situation worsened due to internal unrest and the Razakar militia's activities. The Indian government intervened to restore law and order, leading to Hyderabad’s integration into India.
Information Booster
1. Operation Polo lasted for just five days (13–18 September 1948).
2. The Nizam of Hyderabad was the seventh and last Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan.
3. Hyderabad was India’s largest princely state at the time of independence.
4. Post-merger, Hyderabad was reorganized into the states of Telangana, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.
5. This was one of the most significant actions during Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's tenure as India’s first Home Minister.
6. The merger ensured political unity and curtailed secessionist tendencies.
7. The event highlighted the use of military diplomacy in post-independence India.
Additional Knowledge
· Nov., 1947: Refers to the time around Partition, but no significant princely state merger occurred during this month.
· Feb., 1948: Incorrect timeframe for Hyderabad’s integration.
· Feb., 1949: Hyderabad was already merged by this time.
Key Points
· The Hyderabad merger is an example of India’s successful integration of princely states.
· It emphasized the importance of unity and federal structure in the Indian Union.