Question

In 1947 the leaders of the Indian National Congress accepted the partition because _________.

• A. They realised that the seeds of communalism had been sown too deep to solve in the country
• B. Fratricidal riots were taking place in many parts of the country
• C. An agreement was reached with the Muslim League about it
• D. Other political parties were pressing them

Answer 1

The correct option is A They realised that the seeds of communalism had been sown too deep to solve in the country

The Congress accepted the partition due to the long term failure to draw Muslim masses into the national movement. They realised that the seeds of communalism had been sown too deep and only partition could stop the growing enmity between the two communities, and communal riots in the future.