Question

The Muslim League with drew its acceptance of the Cabinet Minion Plan and decided to resort to Direct Action Day on _______.

• A. August $16$, $1946$
• B. September $2$, $1946$
• C. October $15$, $1946$
• D. July $29$, $1946$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

August $16$, $1946$

Direct Action Day was initiated on 16 August 1946 by the Muslim League, to achieve their demand for a separate nation for Muslims called Pakistan. Stabbing, throwing of stones and brickbats started. The riots soon spread to all parts of North India and it turned into a Civil War between Hindus and Muslims.