The 'Privy Purses' were abolished by an executive order during Indira Gandhi's government. What did they represent?

Quiz Options

• Government grants to farmers
• Monthly payments to former rulers of princely states
• Subsidies for small businesses
• Allowances for Members of Parliament

Explanation

Privy purses were payments made by the Indian government to the descendants of the rulers of former princely states; their abolition was a significant policy decision by Indira Gandhi's government.