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Question
Which princely state of India was the first to announce the remain as an independent state?
Options
Mysore
Ajmer
Gwalior
Travancore
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Solution
Travancore
Explanation:
The first to declare its intention to become an independent state with effect from the moment the British withdrew their dominion from India was Sri Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma, the Hindu Maharaja of Travancore.
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