Democracy And Diversity

(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