alleryWhat option did princes of princely states have in 1947?
AAccede to India alone
BStay fully independent
CStay free or accede to either
DMerge with Pakistan alone
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Stay free or accede to either
1. The princes were given the right to remain independent or accede to either dominion.
2. This raised the prospect of a fragmented India.
3. They were not forced into one fixed choice.
_Source: Wikipedia, History of India (1947–present), Integration of princely states_
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