The main reason for the Partition of India in 1947 was ___.

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Communal tensions and political disagreements
Explanation:
• Partition (1947) was primarily the outcome of escalating communal tensions (Hindu–Muslim) and irreconcilable political positions between the Congress and the Muslim League.
• The Two-Nation Theory and breakdown of negotiations led to the decision to partition.
• Communal violence and political deadlock precipitated rapid transfer of power.
Information Booster:
• Events like Direct Action Day (1946) intensified communal polarisation.
Additional Knowledge:
Language disputes (a), socio-economic differences (c), or administration failure (d) were contributory factors but not the principal cause.