Multiple choice

Large scale communal riots took place in August 1946 in Calcutta because

  1. the Viceroy called upon Nehru to form the interim government

  2. the Viceroy refused to permit a coalition government of the Congress and the Muslim League

  3. the Mushm League observed Direct Action Day on August 16, 1946

  4. of the Cabinet Mission's mischievous plan of balkanising the country
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Direct Action Day, called by the Muslim League on August 16, 1946, to demand a separate Pakistan, led to massive communal violence in Calcutta.

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