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The Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946 proposed a united India with a limited central authority, provincial autonomy and three provincial groups, while providing for a Constituent Assembly and an interim government. Its clauses, grouping scheme, representation formula and the conflicting interpretations by the Muslim League and Congress explain why the plan failed.

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Moderate
  • A. Four Groups
  • B. Three Group
  • C. Two group
  • D. Five Group

Explanation: The Cabinet Mission Plan proposed grouping British Indian provinces into three sections: Group A, Group B and Group C.

Correct answer: Three Group
Moderate
  • A. Abdul Rab Nishtar
  • B. Asif Ali
  • C. Ghazanfer Ali Khan
  • D. Jag Jivan Ram

Explanation: Ghazanfar Ali Khan held the health portfolio in the Interim Government formed in 1946.

Correct answer: Ghazanfer Ali Khan
Hard
  • A. Asif Ali
  • B. Laiquat Ali Khan
  • C. Jagjiven Ram
  • D. Ghazanfar Ali

Explanation: Liaquat Ali Khan held the Finance portfolio in the Interim Government formed in 1946.

Correct answer: Laiquat Ali Khan
Fairly easy
  • A. Lord Linlithgow
  • B. Lord Wavell
  • C. Lord Ripon
  • D. Lord Mountbatten

Explanation: The August Offer of 1940 was announced by Lord Linlithgow, who was Viceroy of India during the Second World War.

Correct answer: Lord Linlithgow
Fairly easy
  • A. 1944
  • B. 1945
  • C. 1947
  • D. 1946

Explanation: The three-member Cabinet Mission arrived in India in 1946 to propose a constitutional arrangement and transfer of power.

Correct answer: 1946
Moderate
  • A. 3
  • B. 4
  • C. 5
  • D. 6

Explanation: The Cabinet Mission consisted of three British ministers: Lord Pethick-Lawrence, Sir Stafford Cripps and A. V. Alexander.

Correct answer: 3
Fairly easy
  • A. 1944
  • B. 1945
  • C. 1946
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The Cabinet Mission arrived in India in 1946 to negotiate a constitutional settlement and transfer of power.

Correct answer: 1946
Moderate
  • A. Lord Rippon
  • B. Lord Curzon
  • C. Lord Pethick Lawrence
  • D. Lord Mew

Explanation: Lord Pethick-Lawrence was the Secretary of State for India and headed the British Cabinet Mission of 1946.

Correct answer: Lord Pethick Lawrence
Moderate
  • A. Ghandi
  • B. Nehru
  • C. A.K.Azad
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was Congress president and represented the Indian National Congress in the initial negotiations with the Cabinet…

Correct answer: A.K.Azad
Very hard
  • A. 70
  • B. 75
  • C. 80
  • D. 82

Explanation: The Awami League secured about 75% of the total votes polled in East Pakistan in the 1970 elections and won 160 of the 162 general seats…

Correct answer: 75
Very hard
  • A. 396
  • B. 425
  • C. 441
  • D. None of these

Explanation: In the 1945-46 provincial elections, the Muslim League won 425 Muslim seats, demonstrating that it was the principal representative of…

Correct answer: 425
Fairly easy
  • A. August 6, 1944
  • B. August 6, 1945
  • C. August 6, 1946
  • D. August 16, 1946

Explanation: The Muslim League observed Direct Action Day on 16 August 1946 to press for the demand for Pakistan after constitutional negotiations had…

Correct answer: August 16, 1946
Moderate
  • A. March 30,1940
  • B. March 30,1942
  • C. March 30,1944
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Sir Stafford Cripps announced his proposals in March 1942 during the Second World War to secure Indian cooperation.

Correct answer: March 30,1942

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