section a - 1927-1947 Flashcards
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In what year did the All India Muslim League pass the Lahore Resolution?
1940
What was the significance of the Government of India Act?
It provided a framework for governance in British India and included provisions for provincial autonomy.
When was the Simon Commission introduced?
1927
True or False: The Lahore Resolution called for a separate nation for Muslims in India.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a significant event in 1947 that led to the partition of British India.
Indian Independence Act
What year did the All India Muslim League become more prominent in Indian politics?
1930s
Which year marks the end of British rule in India?
1947
What was the outcome of the Round Table Conferences held in the early 1930s?
They aimed to discuss constitutional reforms but did not lead to significant progress.
In what year did the British government announce the Cripps Mission?
1942
Who was the leader of the All India Muslim League during the formation of Pakistan?
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
What was the main demand of the All India Muslim League in the 1940s?
The establishment of a separate state for Muslims.
True or False: The 1946 elections were significant for the Muslim League’s political power.
True
What year did the British announce their intention to leave India?
1947
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a plan proposed by the British government to secure support from Indian leaders during World War II.
Cripps Mission
Which event in 1928 led to heightened demands for Muslim rights?
The Nehru Report
What year was the All-India Muslim League founded?
1906
What was the purpose of the Lahore Resolution in 1940?
To demand greater autonomy for Muslims in India and the establishment of Pakistan.
In which year was the Indian Independence Act passed by the British Parliament?
1947
True or False: The Hindu Mahasabha supported the idea of a separate Muslim state.
False
In what year did the Cabinet Mission arrive in India?
1946
What was the result of the Cabinet Mission’s proposals?
The proposals were rejected, leading to increased tensions between communities.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a significant event in 1940 that united various Muslim factions in India.
Lahore/Pakistan Resolution
What year did the British government implement the Government of India Act?
1935
What was the main outcome of the Cripps Mission?
It failed to gain support from Indian leaders and was rejected.