‘Successor States’ emerged after Mughal decline. Which of these statements concerning them is false?

Q. ‘Successor States’ emerged after Mughal decline. Which of these statements concerning them is false?

(a) The Successor States ensured succession of the eldest son of the king.

(b) Successor states were carved out of Mughal provinces by erstwhile governors.

(c) The heads of Successor States were Mughal princes.

(d) All the above

Ans: (b) Successor states were carved out of Mughal provinces by erstwhile governors.