Question

In the given Political outline map of India, four states have been marked as (A), (B), (C), and (D). Identify these states on the basis of the information given below and write their correct names in your answer book along with the respective serial numbers of the information used and the concerned alphabets shown in the map as per the format that follows: 

Hint:

Understanding historical events like the partition and the creation of new states can help identify significant regions on political maps.

Answer 1

(i) Jammu and Kashmir: This was the princely state whose ruler initially resisted its merger with India but later agreed following the intervention of the Indian government in 1947.
(ii) Punjab: This state was most affected by the partition in 1947, as the partition led to significant displacement and violence, particularly affecting the Punjab region.
(iii) Chhattisgarh: It was carved out from Madhya Pradesh in 2000 to form a new state.
(iv) Haryana: It was formed in 1966 from the larger state of Punjab.
Thus, the correct answers are:
- (i) Jammu and Kashmir
- (ii) Punjab
- (iii) Chhattisgarh
- (iv) Haryana