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Why was the Cabinet Mission sent to India in 1946? - History and Civics

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Why was the Cabinet Mission sent to India in 1946?

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  • To facilitate transfer of power to Indians

  • To facilitate the Partition of the country

  • To facilitate the division of resources between Provinces and Princely States.

  • To facilitate the drawing up of the Constitution for each Dominion.

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Solution

To facilitate transfer of power to Indians

Explanation:

The Cabinet Mission was sent to India in 1946 by the British government to discuss and plan the transfer of power from British rule to Indian leadership. Its goal was to establish a framework for the future governance of India and to address the growing demands for independence while attempting to keep India united. The mission also aimed to form a Constituent Assembly to draft the Constitution of India.

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Chapter 9: Independence and Partition of India - Exercises [Page 110]

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Morning Star Total History and Civics [English] Class 10
Chapter 9 Independence and Partition of India
Exercises | Q I. 4. | Page 110
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