Large and powerful zamindar estates
A strong tradition of central authority
Hierarchical social structures
Diverse ethnic and religious communities
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Answer is Wrong!
The correct answer is: a) Large and powerful zamindar estates.
Zamindar estates were large landholdings owned by a small number of wealthy landlords, known as zamindars. These estates were common in many parts of India, but they did not exist in Sikkim.
Sikkim was a small kingdom in the Himalayas that was ruled by a hereditary monarchy. The king had a strong central authority and there were no large landholdings owned by a small number of wealthy landlords.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Sikkim did have a strong tradition of central authority.
- Sikkim did have hierarchical social structures.
- Sikkim did have diverse ethnic and religious communities.