Failed attempts to Reunite Congress

Question 1

Where did Jinnah try to unite the League and Congress?

Answer 1

At the ML’s 1927 meeting in Delhi

Question 2

What did the ML offer?

Answer 2

To end its support for separate electorates

Question 3

What did the ML offer in exchange for seats?

Answer 3

Guaranteed 1/3 of the seats in the Central Legislative Assembly

Question 4

What did the ML offer in exchange for Sind?

Answer 4

The separation of Sind from Bombay for one Muslim dominated province

Question 5

Why did Congress reject this offer?

Answer 5

They believed it to be the result of Muslim awareness of the weakness of their position

Question 6

What did Jinnah offer in 1929?

Answer 6

His fourteen points

Question 7

In the 14 pts, what was controversial?

Answer 7

• Muslim rep should be no less than a 1/3 in central legislation
• No bill should be passed if 3/4 of community disagree
• No cabinet to be formed without 1/3 of Muslims

Question 8

Why were these points controversial?

Answer 8

There weren’t enough of the minorities to even take up a 1/3 or 3/4

Question 9

Why did Congress reject the 14 pts?

Answer 9

It gave more autonomy to the Muslim League and minority groups

Question 10

What began to develop at this point?

Answer 10

The concept of a separate Muslim state