Question

Why did Governor-General Minto support the proposals of the Shimla Deputation?

• A. He wanted to weaken the Anti-Partition movement in Bengal.
• B. He wanted the Muslims to become a close ally to the British Government.
• C. He wanted to bring unity between the Hindus and Muslims.
• D. He wanted to weaken the efforts of the Indian National Congress.
  

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A He wanted to weaken the Anti-Partition movement in Bengal.
B He wanted the Muslims to become a close ally to the British Government.
D He wanted to weaken the efforts of the Indian National Congress.


The All India Muslim League was also formed on 30 December 1906, to safeguard Muslim interests and rights in India. In the Shimla deputation, the Muslim leaders put forward a few demands to secure Muslim interests in India. Governor-General Minto supported the proposals of the Shimla Deputation and accepted the demand of the separate electorate for Muslims. He wanted to divide Hindus and Muslims.