Lord Mountbatten Named Viceroy Of India, Muslims and Hindus Meet

Lord Mountbatten Named Viceroy Of India, Muslims and Hindus Meet

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The video discusses the transition of power in India, highlighting the replacement of Lord Wavell as Viceroy and the acceptance of the British offer for independence by the Muslim League and Hindu Confederation, leading to the creation of India and Pakistan as separate states.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was a strong supporter of partitioning in India?

The new Viceroy

Lord Wavell

The British Prime Minister

The Indian National Congress

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two groups held separate assemblies during the partition discussions?

The Sikh Community and the Hindu Confederation

The British Government and the Indian Princes

The Muslim League and the Hindu Confederation

The Indian National Congress and the British Parliament

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the separate assemblies?

A decision to remain united

A rejection of British proposals

Acceptance of the British offer for independence

A call for more negotiations

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the British offer lead to in terms of state formation?

The establishment of a federal union

The division into multiple smaller states

The formation of two separate states: India and Pakistan

The creation of a single Indian state

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two states emerged as a result of the British offer?

India and Pakistan

India and Sri Lanka

India and Nepal

India and Bangladesh