Why did the Muslim League observe 2 September, 1946 as the 'Day of Mourning'?
A
To mourn the loss of innocent lives during communal riots in Bengal, Bihar, and Assam.
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B
To protest the formation of the Interim Government by Nehru and the Indian National Congress.
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C
To dissent against the number of seats given to the Muslim League in the Executive Council.
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D
To push for their demand for the creation of Pakistan.
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Solution
The correct option is B To protest the formation of the Interim Government by Nehru and the Indian National Congress. Jawaharlal Nehru and the Indian National Congress (INC) assumed office of the Interim Government on 2 September, 1946. The Muslim League observed this day as the 'Day of Mourning' to protest against the formation of the Interim Government by Nehru and the INC.