Option 1 states that the British rule in India was able to continue because many sections of the Indian population either consented to or accepted their authority. This is correct, as the British were able to maintain control through a combination of military force, political alliances, and economic exploitation.

Option 2 claims that the social basis of the colonial regime lay with the Zamindars (landowners) and the upper classes. This statement is also correct, as the British often relied on the support and cooperation of these powerful groups to implement and enforce their policies.

However, option 3, which states that the Indian National Army (INA) forced the British to withdraw from India, is incorrect. The INA, led by Subhas Chandra Bose, did play a role in the freedom struggle, but it did not ultimately force the British to leave India. The withdrawal of the British was mainly a result of a combination of factors, including increasing resistance movements, international pressure, and the economic burden of maintaining control over India.

Lastly, option 4 asserts that the Hindu Mahasabha supported the partition of India. This is incorrect. The Hindu Mahasabha, a Hindu nationalist organization, initially opposed the concept of a separate Muslim-majority Pakistan, but later did accept the partition and