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According to Mountbatten Plan which is incorrect regarding the status of Princely States? - History and Civics

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Question

According to Mountbatten Plan which is incorrect regarding the status of Princely States?

Options

  • They will become independent

  • All treaties would end

  • Plebiscite will be held

  • Freedom to associate with any dominion

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Solution

Plebiscite will be held

Explanation:

The Mountbatten Plan did not propose a plebiscite for the princely states. Instead, it stated that all treaties with the princely states would end, and they were given the freedom to either join India or Pakistan, or to remain independent. However, the plan did not include the holding of plebiscites to decide their future.

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Chapter 9: Independence and Partition of India - Exercises [Page 111]

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Morning Star Total History and Civics [English] Class 10
Chapter 9 Independence and Partition of India
Exercises | Q I. 12. | Page 111
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