The 'Junagadh issue' was resolved by a plebiscite in February 1948. Who was the Nawab of Junagadh? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Junagadh issue' was resolved by a plebiscite in February 1948. Who was the Nawab of Junagadh?
A. Muhammad Mahabat Khan III
B. Hari Singh
C. Hamidullah Khan
D. Osman Ali Khan
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Nawab Muhammad Mahabat Khan III acceded to Pakistan, but the people voted to join India.

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