The 'Cabinet Mission' arrived in India in 1946. It proposed a three-tier structure but rejected the demand for? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Cabinet Mission' arrived in India in 1946. It proposed a three-tier structure but rejected the demand for?
A. A sovereign Pakistan
B. Interim government
C. A weak centre
D. Grouping of provinces
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Mission rejected the demand for a full-fledged sovereign Pakistan but proposed a loose federation with grouping of provinces.

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Question #1
The 'British Indian Association' of Calcutta was founded by amalgamating which two organizations?
A. Landholders' Society and British India Society
B. Indian Association and Bengal Presidency Association
C. Bengal National Chamber and Indian National Association
D. Zamindari Association and Indian League

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The British Indian Association was formed in 1851 by the merger of the Landholders' Society (founded by Dwarkanath Tagore) and the British India Society (founded by William Adam).

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Question #2
The 'Delhi Durbar' of 1911 was held to commemorate which event?
A. The annulment of the Partition of Bengal
B. All of the above
C. Transfer of the capital from Calcutta to Delhi
D. The Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary as Emperor and Empress of India

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Delhi Durbar of December 1911 marked the coronation of King George V. On this occasion, the annulment of the Bengal Partition and the transfer of the imperial capital from Calcutta to Delhi were announced.

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Question #3
The 'Interim Government of India' was formed on 2 September 1946. Who was its Vice President (de facto head)?
A. Liaquat Ali Khan
B. Sardar Patel
C. Lord Wavell
D. Jawaharlal Nehru

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Jawaharlal Nehru was the Vice President of the Executive Council (Interim Government), effectively the Prime Minister.

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