Question

Q. Which of the following events are associated with the tenure of Viceroy Lord Wavell?

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 1 and 4 only
• D. 2 and 4 only

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

• Lord Wavell was the viceroy of British India from 1944 to 1947 and during his tenure, direct action day was observed by the Muslim League on 16th August 1946. The Cabinet Mission plan was also unveiled during his tenure in 1946.
• Boundary commission was appointed in June 1947 during the tenure of Lord Mountbatten for deciding the boundaries of Bengal and Punjab post-partition.
• The August Revolution or Quit India movement started on 9th August 1942 during the tenure of Lord Linlithgow.