Question

There were …...... states in India at the time of independence.Fill the blank with appropriate word.

Answer 1

Answer:

12 states.

Explanation:

Answer 2

There were 12 states in India at the time of independence. The twelve states were as follows:

• Assam

• Bihar

• Bengal

• Central India

• Bombay

• Central Provinces

• Mysore

• Madras

• Punjab

• Orissa

• United Provinces

• Rajputana

The states were classified into four categories A, B, C and D. However, the number of states in the country have increased over the years.