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GS History Modern India
Q.

Consider the following statements with reference to Cabinet Mission Plan:

1. It was sent to negotiate the terms for the transfer of power to Indians.

2. It proposed a federal structure for India.

3. Both Congress and Muslim League accepted the plan and agreed on interim government.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. The Cabinet Mission was sent to India in 1946 to negotiate with Indian leaders the terms of transfer of power to Indians.

Statement 2 is correct. It proposed a two tier federal plan which was expected to maintain national unity while conceding the largest measure of regional autonomy.

Statement 3 is incorrect. Though the congress and muslim league had differences in interpretations of the plan, both accepted the plan. However they could not agree on the plan for an interim government.

Thus, Option A is Correct.

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