Consider the following statements in regard to the princely states in India during the British Rule: 1. Two-fifths of the Indian sub-continent were being ruled by princes. 2. Most of the states were basically responsible themselves for the poverty and backwardness of their people. 3. A few states introduced political reforms and promoted industrial and agricultural developments. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements in regard to the princely states in

1.	Consider the following statements in regard to the princely states in India during the British Rule: 1. Two-fifths of the Indian sub-continent were being ruled by princes. 2. Most of the states were basically responsible themselves for the poverty and backwardness of their people. 3. A few states introduced political reforms and promoted industrial and agricultural developments. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A.	1 and 2 only
B.	2 and 3 only
C.	1 and 3 only
D.	1, 2 and 3
Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3