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    Question

    Assertion (A): During the British rule, the Congress

    Ministers resigned in 1939 in all the provinces where they were in office. Reason (R): Congress wanted fresh elections as it was frustrated with Jinnah’s campaign of two- nation theory.
    A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A is true but R is false Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A is false but R Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    • When World War II started in 1939, the British were fighting against the Axis Powers. - The Viceroy of India announced India’s involvement without consulting its representative political leaders. Congress asked for transfer of power in repayment of their cooperation in war, which the British government denied. As a result, Congress ministries resigned after 28 Months of power. Hence option C is correct answer.

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