Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Lord Samuel described the Indian Independence Act as Treaty of Peace without War’. In this connection state why did Lord Samuel say so?
Solution
The Indian Independence Act was the only one of the many acts which both Congress and Muslim League signed with the British. Never in the history had Britain voluntarily abdicated a Colonial territory without bloodshed or war. So the Indian Independence Act was described as ‘unique’ in history. It is this what Lord Samuel called ‘Treaty of Peace without War’.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
What were the views of the, Congress on partition of the country?
In terms of the Independence Act of 1947 Bengal and Punjab were also to be divided If the people so desired. In this connection explain what was done to determine the choice of the people.
What did congress leaders do when the Muslim League resorted to violent activities after pursuing Direct Action plan. How worst was the communal violence?
Describe briefly the events that led to Mr. Clement Attlee’s announcement of 20th February, 1947. With reference to this brief about the formation of Interim Government by the Congress on 2nd September, 1946.
Prime Minister Attlee’s announcement on February 20, 1947, was attempted to end the deadlock in India and marked the last fe w months of British Rule. In this context write short notes on Attlee’s announcement of 20th February, 1947.
Or
Mention any three salient features of the Atlee’s announcement.
What was achieved by this ‘Treaty’of Peace without War’?
With reference to the picture given answer the following:
(i) Identify the event in the above picture. Name the lady seen in the given picture.
(ii) Mention the year when the event took place.
Why did the Muslim League observe the Direct Action Day?
Mention the reasons that‘made the Congress accept the Partition Proposals.
Look at the picture given and answer the following question:
Mention any four provisions of the Indian Independence Act of 1947.
