INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

GS History Modern India
Q.

With reference to Cabinet mission plan which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

1. It rejected the demand of Pakistan.

2. It recommended independence to Princely states.

3. The elections to form interim government was conducted based on Cabinet mission plan.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. As British policy in 1946 clearly indicated for a united India, The British preferred a united Indian subcontinent that could be a strong ally in commonwealth nation. Cabinet Mission was of the opinion that Pakistan was not viable and that the minorities' autonomy must somehow be safeguarded within the framework of a united India.

Statement 2 is incorrect. As the provinces and princes were not given the option to be independent that may lead to Balkanisation of India. They were given freedom to enter either with the successor government or with British government but not an independent unit.

Statement 3 is correct. Based on the recommendations of Cabinet Mission Plan, elections were held to form Constituent Assembly for drafting a new Constitution.

Thus, Option C is Correct.

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