History & Civics
Which of these statements regarding the status of Princely States are INCORRECT with reference to the Mountbatten Plan?
- Princely states would receive the choice to be independent or join the Indian Union.
- All existing treaties with the princely states would end.
- A plebiscite will be held for all states.
- Freedom to associate with any dominion.
Answer
A plebiscite will be held for all states.
Reason — According to Mountbatten Plan, all existing treaties with the princely states would come to an end, they would be free to associate themselves with either of the Dominions or to remain independent. A plebiscite for the states was not required as decision regarding whether a state would join India, Pakistan, or remain independent was taken by the ruler of that respective state only.
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- Issuing ordinances
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Reason (R): The President cannot appoint a new Prime Minister on the advice of the outgoing Prime Minister, who may have lost the election or the support of the House.
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- A is false, but R is true.
- Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are false.