Q: Which one of the following statements about 'Princely States' in India is not correct?
(a)The British Government declared that States were free to join either India or Pakistan or remain independent.
(b)The decision to join either India or Pakistan or remain independent was left not to the people of Princely States but to the Princely Rulers.
(c)The Ruler of Travancore first decided to remain independent.
(d)The State of Travancore finally joined India through a plebiscite.
Correct Answer: (d)
The correct answer is (a) 'कथन (a)'. This question from the General Studies domain tests knowledge of Miscellaneous.