The 'Muslim League' observed 'Direct Action Day' on 16 August 1946, leading to the 'Great Calcutta Killing'. Who called for it? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Muslim League' observed 'Direct Action Day' on 16 August 1946, leading to the 'Great Calcutta Killing'. Who called for it?
A. Liaquat Ali Khan
B. Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy
C. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
D. Suhrawardy
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Jinnah called for Direct Action Day to press the demand for Pakistan, which resulted in widespread communal violence in Calcutta.

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