MCQs: Road to Independence (1945–1947)

Who called the Simla Conference in 1945?

• Lord Mountbatten

• Lord Wavell

• Clement Attlee

• Lord Linlithgow

The main purpose of the Simla Conference was to:

• Discuss independence for India immediately

• Form an interim government with Indian leaders

• Divide India into two states

• Prepare elections for 1946

The Simla Conference failed mainly because:

• Congress rejected British rule

• The Muslim League demanded separate electorates

• Congress refused to accept the Muslim League as the only representative of Muslims

• The British withdrew the proposal

The elections of 1945–46 were important because they:

• Decided the future constitution of Pakistan

• Showed the Muslim League's popularity among Muslims

• Created an independent government immediately

• Removed British rule from India

Which party won most Muslim seats in the elections of 1945–46?

• Congress

• Unionist Party

• Muslim League

• Hindu Mahasabha

Elections of 1945–46 The success of the Muslim League in the elections strengthened the demand for:

• United India

• Provincial autonomy

The Cabinet Mission was sent to India in:

• 1945

• 1946

• 1947

• 1948

The Cabinet Mission consisted of how many British members?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

The main aim of the Cabinet Mission Plan was to:

• Grant immediate independence

• Divide India into two states

• Create a united India with a federal system

• Form a British government in India

Direct Action Day was observed on:

• 14 August 1947

• 16 August 1946

• 23 March 1940

• 3 June 1947