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. What was meant by princely states?, , Answer: Princely states were ruled by princes who, employed some form of control over their internal affairs, under the supremacy of the British., , , , 8. What was the basis of the report of States,, Reorganisation Commission?, , Answer: States Reorganisation Commission Report was, based on the distribution of boundaries of states on language, basis to reflect linguistic aspects., , 9. Why were the states reorganised. on linguistic, basis in India in 1956?, , Answer: States were reorganised on linguistic basis in India, in 1956 to maintain unity and integrity of the nation to avoid, violence and conflicts among the people., , 10. Whose speech was known as ‘tryst with destiny’?, Answer. ‘Tryst with destiny’ speech was delivered by the, first Prime Minister of independent India Pt. Jawahar Lai, Nehru while addressing special session of constituent, Assembly as the midnight of 14-15 August 1947., , 11. Name the states which decided to remain, independent in place of joining India., , Answer: Travancore, Junagadh, Hyderabad and Bhopal, decided to remain independent., , 12. In which Congress Session proposal for, linguistic principles of reorganisation was accepted?, Answer: Nagpur Congress Session of 1920.