Correct option is B
Ans.(B) March 1946
Explanation:
• The British Cabinet Mission arrived in India in March 1946.
• Its purpose was to examine the demands of the Muslim League for a separate Muslim state and to suggest a suitable political framework for a free India.
• The Mission proposed a plan for the transfer of power and a framework for a united India, which included the creation of an interim government and discussions on partition.
Information Booster:
• The Cabinet Mission consisted of three British Cabinet Ministers: Lord Pethick-Lawrence, Sir Stafford Cripps, and A.V. Alexander.
• The Mission’s recommendations ultimately led to the creation of a constituent assembly and the groundwork for the partition of India.
• The proposed plan, known as the Cabinet Mission Plan, was rejected by the Muslim League, which led to the subsequent partition and the formation of Pakistan in 1947.
Additional Information:
- May 1946: The interim government in India was formed in May 1946, following the Cabinet Mission’s visit. This was a significant step toward Indian independence.
- August 1946: The direct action day by the Muslim League in August 1946 led to communal riots, intensifying the political crisis.
- January 1946: This was before the Cabinet Mission’s arrival, during which the political landscape in India was becoming increasingly tense as discussions for independence continued.
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