Question

Were the Princely States granted any freedom in accordance with the Cripps Proposal?

• A. Princely states had the freedom of joining or leaving the Indian Union.
• B. Princely states did not have the freedom of joining or leaving the Indian Union.
• C. Princely states were integrated into India.
• D. Princely states were ousted from India.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Princely states had the freedom of joining or leaving the Indian Union.

The Princely states were given the choice of either joining or leaving the Indian Union. If they decided on joining, a Constituent Assembly was to be set up, having elected members of British India and the nominated representatives of the Princely states.