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Question
In which of the following day Muslim League announced ''Direct Action Day"?
Options
16 August 1945
16 August 1946
16 August 1947
16 August 1948
MCQ
Solution
16 August 1946
Explanation:
After withdrawing its support for the Cabinet Mission plan, the Muslim League decided to pursue its Pakistan demand through "Direct Action." It declared August 16, 1946, as "Direct Action Day." Riots erupted in Calcutta on this day, lasting several days and killing thousands of people. By March 1947, violence had spread throughout much of northern India.
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