The 'Mountbatten Plan' of 3 June 1947 included a referendum in which province? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Mountbatten Plan' of 3 June 1947 included a referendum in which province?
A. Bengal
B. Sindh
C. Punjab
D. NWFP and Sylhet
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Referendums were held in the North-West Frontier Province and the Sylhet district of Assam to decide accession to India or Pakistan.

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Lala Lajpat Rai was severely injured during the protests against the Simon Commission and died in:
A. 1929
B. 1931
C. 1928
D. 1930

Correct Answer: Option C


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Correct Answer: Option A


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