2007 General Studies, all questions
UPSC Prelims 2007 · General Studies
Question 12: History and Culture
Who wrote the book "The Story of the Integration of Indian States"?
aB. N. Rau
bC. Rajagopalachari
cKrishna Menon
dV. P. Menon
AnswerThe answer is (d).
V. P. Menon, Secretary in the Ministry of States under Sardar Patel, wrote 'The Story of the Integration of the Indian States' (1956). He drew up the Instruments of Accession and helped persuade the princely states to join India. His other well-known work is 'The Transfer of Power in India'.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) B. N. Rau was the Constitutional Adviser to the Constituent Assembly.
- (b) C. Rajagopalachari was a leader and Governor-General; not the author.
- (c) Krishna Menon is known for diplomacy and defence, not this book.
- (d) Correct: V. P. Menon wrote it.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2007, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.