Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress System

Question:

Which policy initiative of Indira Gandhi was criticised as "breach of faith with the princes"?

Options:

Integration of Princely states into the Indian Union

Nationalisation of Banks

Abolition of Privy Purse

Zamindari Abolition Act

Correct Answer:

Abolition of Privy Purse

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Abolition of Privy Purse

  • In 1971, Indira Gandhi abolished the Privy Purse and special privileges given to former princes, which had been guaranteed at the time of their accession to India.

  •  Morarji Desai called this move a “breach of faith with the princes”, since these payments were part of the negotiated settlement during integration.