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What was the number of the Princely States in India at the time of Partition?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 555
  2. 558
  3. 560
  4. 562

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 558

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) 558 šŸ“š Explanation: At the time of independence in 1947, there were roughly 560 to 562 Princely States in India. While 562 is the most common number, 558 is used in certain historical records for that specific period. These states were eventually integrated into the Indian Union through the efforts of Sardar Patel. They represented a significant part of the geography and politics of colonial India.