alleryStart learning →Why did the framers want a strong centre at independence?
ATo abolish the States entirely
BTo copy the American Senate
CTo weaken the Supreme Court
DTo integrate 500 princely states
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. To integrate 500 princely states
1. India was divided into provinces and princely states.
2. More than 500 princely states had to be integrated.
3. A strong centre was seen as necessary.
_Source: syllabus Political Science, Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter 7, Federalism._
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