The original intention of the British behind the inclusion of the princely provinces in the Federal Union proposed by the India Act of 1935 was -

• A. Using kings to nullify the anti-imperialist doctrines of nationalist leaders
• B. more direct political and administrative control over the princely provinces
• C. To finally make effective the complete political and administrative takeover of all the princely provinces by the British
• D. Involve the kings actively in the administration of the colony