Q. As an alternative to the partition of India, Gandhiji suggested to Mountbatten that he
(a) postpone granting of independence
(b) invite Jinnah to form the government
(c) invite Nehru and Jinnah to form the government together
(d) invite the army to take over for some time
Ans: (b) invite Jinnah to form the government
Explanation: Mountbatten Plan came into existence on June 3, 1947. Gandhi ji suggested that he should invite Jinnah to form the government rather than partition of India.
3 June plan was also known as the Mountbatten Plan. The British government proposed a plan announced on 3 June 1947 that included these principles: Principle of the Partition of British India was accepted by the British Government. Successor governments would be given dominion status.
