Transfer of Power & Partition — Set 3

Correct Answer: A. A. August 16, 1946

Direct Action Day was called by Muhammad Ali Jinnah on August 16, 1946 to press the demand for Pakistan. It led to massive communal riots in Calcutta known as the Great Calcutta Killings. Thousands of people were killed in the violence. The riots spread to other parts of India and created a climate of communal terror.

Correct Answer: A. A. The founder of Pakistan and first Governor-General

Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the founder of Pakistan and its first Governor-General. He led the All India Muslim League and championed the Two-Nation Theory. He is called Quaid-e-Azam (Great Leader) in Pakistan. Jinnah died on September 11, 1948, just over a year after Pakistan's creation.

Correct Answer: A. A. Hindus and Muslims are two separate nations and cannot live together

The Two-Nation Theory, championed by Muhammad Ali Jinnah, held that Hindus and Muslims are two separate nations with different religions, cultures, and social customs. This theory formed the basis of the demand for Pakistan. The Congress party rejected this theory. The theory led to the partition of India into two nations in 1947.

Correct Answer: A. A. Creation of independent Muslim states in the north-west and east of India

The Lahore Resolution of March 23, 1940 (Pakistan Day) passed by the All India Muslim League demanded the creation of independent states for Muslims in the north-western and eastern zones of India where Muslims were in majority. Though the word 'Pakistan' was not used, it laid the foundation for the demand for Pakistan. The Resolution was passed under the presidency of Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

Correct Answer: A. A. Military action to integrate Hyderabad into India in 1948

Operation Polo (also called Operation Madhouse) was the Indian military action in September 1948 to integrate Hyderabad into the Indian Union. The Nizam of Hyderabad initially refused to accede to India. The operation lasted only about 5 days. Hyderabad's accession to India was completed after this military action.

Correct Answer: A. A. Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Muhammad Ali Jinnah became the first Governor-General of Pakistan on August 14, 1947. He held this position until his death on September 11, 1948. Jinnah is regarded as the father of Pakistan. His death within a year of Pakistan's creation was a major blow to the new nation.

Correct Answer: A. A. A conference called by Viceroy Wavell to form an executive council with Indian leaders

The Simla Conference of June 1945 was called by Viceroy Lord Wavell to form an executive council with Indian leaders. He proposed that all members except the Viceroy and Commander-in-Chief would be Indians. The conference failed because Jinnah insisted that all Muslim members must be from the Muslim League. The failure deepened Hindu-Muslim divisions.

Correct Answer: A. A. 1906

The All India Muslim League was founded in 1906 at Dhaka. It was established to protect Muslim political rights in India. Initially it supported British rule and sought reforms. Over time it became the vehicle for the demand for a separate Muslim homeland. Jinnah joined in 1913 and became its dominant leader by the 1930s.

Correct Answer: A. A. Dominion status after WWII

The correct answer is A. Dominion status after WWII. The Cripps Mission proposed offering India dominion status after World War II, which was rejected by both Congress and Muslim League. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.

Correct Answer: C. C. Dominion status after WWII

The correct answer is C. Dominion status after WWII. The Cripps Mission proposed offering India dominion status after World War II, which was rejected by both Congress and Muslim League. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.