Q. The last opportunity to avoid the partition of India was lost with the rejection of:
(a) Cripps Mission
(b) Rajagopalachari Formula
(c) Cabinet Mission
(d) Wavell Plan
Ans: (c) Cabinet Mission
Explanation: The correct answer is (c) Cabinet Mission.
The Cabinet Mission, also known as the Cabinet Mission Plan, was a proposal put forward by the British government in 1946 to resolve the constitutional deadlock between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League and find a unified solution for the future governance of India.
The Cabinet Mission aimed to establish a united India with a federal structure that would accommodate the interests of all communities and regions. It proposed a three-tiered federation, with provinces having the option to join groups based on geographical contiguity and shared interests.
However, the Cabinet Mission Plan was ultimately rejected by both the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League. The Congress rejected the proposal due to concerns over weak central authority, while the Muslim League objected to the composition of the constituent assemblies and the representation of Muslim interests.
The rejection of the Cabinet Mission Plan led to further political tensions and ultimately contributed to the partition of India in 1947, with the creation of separate nations for Hindus (India) and Muslims (Pakistan).
