Q. Arrange the following in historical sequence:
A. Escape of Subhas Chandra Bose from India
B. Celebration of the ‘Deliverance Day’ by the Muslim League
C. Resignation of the Congress Ministries
D. Lahore resolution of the League demanding a separate state for Muslims
E. Quit India resolution by the Congress.
(a) C, D, B, A, and E
(b) C, A, B, D, and E
(c) C, B, D, A, and E
(d) C, D, A, B, and E
Ans: (c) C, B, D, A, and E
Explanation: The correct chronological sequence is:
(c) C, B, D, A, and E
The historical sequence of the events mentioned is as follows:
C. Resignation of the Congress Ministries: The Congress Ministries in the provinces resigned in 1939 to protest against the Viceroy’s decision to involve India in World War II without consulting Indian leaders.
B. Celebration of the ‘Deliverance Day’ by the Muslim League: The Muslim League celebrated ‘Deliverance Day’ on December 22, 1939, to commemorate the resignation of the Congress Ministries. They viewed it as a victory for their demand for a separate state for Muslims.
D. Lahore resolution of the League demanding a separate state for Muslims: The Lahore resolution, also known as the Pakistan Resolution, was passed by the All India Muslim League on March 23, 1940. It demanded the creation of an independent state for Muslims in areas with a Muslim majority.
A. Escape of Subhas Chandra Bose from India: Subhas Chandra Bose, a prominent leader in the Indian independence movement, escaped from India in 1941 to seek international support for the cause of India’s independence.
E. Quit India resolution by the Congress: The Quit India Movement was launched by the Indian National Congress on August 8, 1942, with the passage of the Quit India resolution. It called for nonviolent civil disobedience and demanded the immediate end of British colonial rule in India.
Therefore, the correct sequence is: C, B, D, A, and E.
