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Q. Who had strongly advocated the policy of abolishing princely states in free India?

A
Jawaharlal Nehru
B
Mahatma Gandhi
C
C Rajagopalachari
D
Vallabhbhai Patel

Correct Answer

C Rajagopalachari

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