Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The legal document prepared to unite princely states with India was called ____________.

• A. Treaty
• B. Letter of Surrender
• C. Peace Treaty
• D. Instrument of Accession

Answer 1

The correct option is D Instrument of Accession

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The Instrument of Accession was a legal agreement to transfer control over defence, external affairs, information, and communication to the Government of India. Most of the princely states signed this document and became a part of India. A few who delayed eventually signed it too.