Transfer of Power & Partition — Set 1
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The Cabinet Mission Plan was sent to India in 1946 to negotiate independence. Which three British Ministers were part of this mission?
Correct Answer: C. C. Pethick-Lawrence, Cripps, Alexander
The correct answer is C. Pethick-Lawrence, Cripps, Alexander. The Cabinet Mission included Pethick-Lawrence, Cripps, and Alexander, who came to propose a federal structure for independent India. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Consider the statement: The Cabinet Mission Plan was sent to India in 1946 to negotiate independence. Which three British Ministers were part of this mission?
Correct Answer: B. B. Pethick-Lawrence, Cripps, Alexander
The correct answer is B. Pethick-Lawrence, Cripps, Alexander. The Cabinet Mission included Pethick-Lawrence, Cripps, and Alexander, who came to propose a federal structure for independent India. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Which of the following is accurate? The Cabinet Mission Plan was sent to India in 1946 to negotiate independence. Which three British Ministers were part of this mission?
Correct Answer: C. C. Pethick-Lawrence, Cripps, Alexander
The correct answer is C. Pethick-Lawrence, Cripps, Alexander. The Cabinet Mission included Pethick-Lawrence, Cripps, and Alexander, who came to propose a federal structure for independent India. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
The Indian Independence Act 1947 was passed by the British Parliament on?
Correct Answer: B. July 18, 1947
The Indian Independence Act 1947 was passed by the British Parliament on July 18, 1947 and received Royal Assent on the same day. It provided for the partition of British India into two dominions: India and Pakistan. The Act set August 15, 1947 as the date for transfer of power. Lord Mountbatten served as the last Viceroy and first Governor-General of independent India.
Lord Mountbatten's plan for the partition of India was announced on?
Correct Answer: B. June 3, 1947
Lord Mountbatten announced the partition plan on June 3, 1947, which is also known as the Mountbatten Plan or Dickie Bird Plan. The plan provided for the partition of Punjab and Bengal on the basis of religious majority, the right of princely states to accede to either India or Pakistan, and the creation of separate constituent assemblies. The Congress and Muslim League accepted the plan.
The Radcliffe Commission drew the boundary line between India and Pakistan. Who headed it?
Correct Answer: B. Cyril Radcliffe
Sir Cyril Radcliffe headed the Boundary Commission that drew the boundary line between India and Pakistan, dividing Punjab and Bengal. The Radcliffe Line was announced on August 17, 1947, two days after independence. Radcliffe had never visited India before and completed the entire process in five weeks. The hastily drawn boundary caused massive displacement and communal violence.
Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946 proposed?
Correct Answer: B. A federal structure with provinces and princely states
The Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946 (sent by Clement Attlee's Labour government) proposed a three-tier federal structure: Union government, Group governments, and Provincial governments. It recommended a united India with limited central powers for defence, foreign affairs, and communications. Both Congress and Muslim League initially accepted the plan but later disagreed on interpretation, leading to Direct Action Day and partition.
Direct Action Day was observed by the Muslim League on August 16, 1946, resulting in?
Correct Answer: B. Great Calcutta Killings communal violence
Direct Action Day was declared by the Muslim League under Muhammad Ali Jinnah on August 16, 1946 to press for Pakistan. It resulted in massive communal riots known as the Great Calcutta Killings, where thousands of people were killed. The riots spread to other parts of Bengal and Bihar. This violence demonstrated the impossibility of maintaining a united India and accelerated the partition decision.
Jawaharlal Nehru delivered the 'Tryst with Destiny' speech on?
Correct Answer: A. August 14, 1947 midnight
Jawaharlal Nehru delivered the iconic 'Tryst with Destiny' speech at midnight on August 14-15, 1947 in the Constituent Assembly. The speech is one of the greatest speeches of the 20th century. The famous opening line is 'At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom.' The speech symbolized India's awakening as an independent nation.
Who was the last Viceroy of India?
Correct Answer: A. A. Lord Mountbatten
Lord Louis Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of India, appointed in February 1947. He oversaw the transfer of power and partition of India. He served as Viceroy until August 15, 1947 when India became independent. After independence he became the first Governor-General of independent India.