Consider the following statements with respect to Princely States in India during British rule 1 The...........

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Consider the following statements with respect to Princely States in India during British rule:

1. The Government of India Act, 1935 proposed a Chamber of Princes to be set up as an advisory body to discuss rights of Princely States.

2. After Sepoy mutiny of 1857, the policy of annexation of Indian States was abandoned by British.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 Only

2 Only

Both 1 and 2

None of the above

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Explanation:

According to the recommendations of the Montford Reforms, a Chamber of Princes (Narendra Mandal) was set up as a consultative and advisory body having no say in the internal affairs of individual states and having no powers to discuss matters concerning existing rights and freedoms. For the purpose of the chamber the Indian states were divided into three categories - Directly represented—109; Represented through representatives—127; Recognised as feudal holdings or jagirs.

The year 1858 saw the assumption of direct responsibility by the Crown. Because of the states‘ loyalty during the 1857 revolt and their potential use as breakwaters in political storms of the future, the policy of annexation was abandoned. The new policy was to punish or depose but not to annex.