Question

From the following statements, select the reason for the British to favour the formation of Muslim League in India:

• A. To protect the interests of Muslims.
• B. To destroy Indian Nationalism.
• C. To destroy communalism.
• D. To create unity in diversity.

Answer 1

The correct option is B To destroy Indian Nationalism.

The British favoured the formation of the Muslim League to create Hindu-Muslim division. They wanted to weaken the increasing sense of nationalism by creating internal conflicts in India. They did not want the Muslims to attend the annual conference of the Congress, so the annual conference of the Muslim League was also arranged on the same day. The British came up with the policy of separate representation for Muslims.