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In which year Kashmir was acceded to India?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1947 A.D.
  2. 1948 A.D.
  3. 1949 A.D.
  4. 1950 A.D.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1947 A.D.

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A. 1947 A.D. šŸ“š Explanation: The state of Jammu and Kashmir officially acceded to India in October 1947. The Instrument of Accession was signed by the then ruler, Maharaja Hari Singh, during a period of conflict. This event followed the independence and partition of India. The accession brought the state into the Indian Union and has remained a central point in South Asian history since then.