‘Before 1947, the Princely state of Jammu and Kashmir was ruled by a local Maharaja.’

Similarly, the province of Punjab was directly governed by whom?

  1. Hereditary rulers

  2. British officials

  3. Elected representatives

  4.  The Indian National Congress

Answer:

Answer by Student

So, the correct answer is (B): British officials

Detailed Answer by Teachoo

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  • Before 1947, there were two types of states in India — the provinces and the Princely states. 
  • Provinces were ruled directly by British officials , who were appointed by the Viceroy.
  • Princely states were ruled by local, hereditary rulers, who acknowledged sovereignty in return for local autonomy.
    Thus, the Province of Punjab was directly governed by British officials.
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