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What was the objective of the Cabinet Mission?

  1. To find out ways and means for peaceful transfer of power in India

  2. Partition of India

  3. To help Governor-General during transition of power

  4. To give Indian representation in Assembly


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Clement Attlee, the new British Prime Minister declared in the House of Commons on February 19, 1946, that a Cabinet Mission would be sent to India to facilitate the process of transfer of power. The Mission's aim would also be to help the Indian leaders decide the form of government that would suit them after the transfer of power.

Who was the President of Indian National Congress at the time of partition of India?

  1. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  3. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

  4. Acharya J.B Kriplani


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Partition of India was mentioned in the Mountbatten Plan. It was also known as Indian Independence Act 1947 and was put forward by Lord Mountbatten on June 3, 1947. It resulted in the creation of two independent dominions, India and Pakistan. Acharya J.B Kriplani was the President of Indian National Congress at the time of partition of India. He also served in the interim government of India (1946–1947) and the Constituent Assembly of India.

When did Muhammad Ali Jinnah join to Indian National Congress?

  1. 1901

  2. 1906

  3. 1911

  4. 1922


Correct Option: B

Lahore session of Muslim league was held in ________. 

  1. 1935

  2. 1940

  3. 1942

  4. 1946


Correct Option: B