The correct answer is Option 1. Explanation & Key Takeaways: Mayurbhanj: • Merged into Orissa, Indian Union on 1st January 1949. • Mayurbhanj was a native state in the Indian state of Orissa (Odisha). • The estate was founded before 1700. • It was the largest in the area and the most populous of the 24 Garjhat States of Orissa • Ruling dynasty: Bhanj Kolhapur: • Merged in Bombay Province. • It is situated on the banks of river Panchganga. • Prior to independence, it was a princely state (Kolhapur State) ruled by the Bhosale Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire. Rampur: • Rampur was part of the Delhi region. • It was divided between Badaun and Sambhal districts. • It was ruled by Katheria Rajputs. • It came into existence on 7 October 1774 • After independence, it was merged into Uttar Pradesh. Bhopal: • Founded in 1707. • It was the princely state of the British ruled by the Nawabs of Bhopal. • It became a princely state after signing a treaty with the British East India Company in 1818. • It was merged with the Madhya Pradesh (Central Administration) (Union of India) on 30 April 1949.