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    Question

    Which was the largest of the numerous native states

    before independence?
    A Hyderabad Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Cochin Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Tribambu Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Purukottai Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Hyderabad was the largest and richest of all princely states, covering a large portion of the Deccan plateau. Nizam Mir Usman Ali was presiding over a largely Hindu population in the princely state. He was very clear on his demand for an independent state and blatantly refused to join the Indian dominion.

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