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    Which of the following statements are correct regarding the India Independence Act, 1947?
    1. It provided for partition of Punjab and Bengal.
    2. It provided mandatory accession of princely states with either India or Pakistan.
    3. It provided for continuation of privileges of civil servant who had been appointed before the August 15, 1947.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

    A)  1 and 2 only    

    B)  2 and 3 only    

    C)  1 and 3 only    

    D)  1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     The Indian Independence Act, 1947, provided that the authority of the British Crown over the princely states was ceased and they were free to join either India or Pakistan or remain independent.


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