Multiple choice

Gandhi finally accepted the partition of India because

  1. the Congress had already accepted it

  2. it seemed unavoidable in the circumstances

  3. Nehru and Patel persuaqed him to do so

  4. he had came to realize that Hindus and Muslims could not live together amicably
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Gandhi accepted the partition of India as a last resort because the communal situation had deteriorated to a point where civil war seemed imminent. It was viewed as an unavoidable tragedy to prevent further bloodshed and chaos during the transition to independence.

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