Achieving Independence

Q. During the provincial election of 1945-46, how many reserved constituencies did the Muslim League win in the Centre?

1. 30
2. 45
3. 25
4. 50

Q. Assertion (A): Muslim League drew up a plan to achieve Pakistan, and all the Muslims across India were asked to observe 16th August as Direct Action Day.

Reason (R): On 16th August 1947, the Muslim League pressurised the government with its demand for a separate nation.

Select the correct statement.

1. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. A is true, but R is false
4. A is false, but R is true

Q. On 31 January, 1947, the Muslim League decided to attend the upcoming Cabinet meeting.

1. True
2. False

Q. When was Direct Action Day observed in 1946?

1. 16 August
2. 26 August
3. 6 August
4. 18 August

Q. On 16 August 1946, the Muslim League pressurised the government for _______.

1. more seats
2. formation of Pakistan
3. India's independence
4. formation of provincial government

Q. India became free from British rule on , 1947.

1. 26 January
2. 15 August
3. 15 January

Q. Muslims across India were asked to observe 16 August 1946 as ________________.

1. Mountbatten day
2. Dooms day
3. Direct Action day
4. Partition day

Q. On 31 January, 1947, the Muslim League decided to attend the upcoming Cabinet meeting.

1. True
2. False

Q. Muslims across India were asked to observe 16 August 1946 as ________________.

1. Mountbatten day
2. Dooms day
3. Direct Action day
4. Partition day