Question

    Which of the following were the main purpose of the Cabinet Mission?

    1. Preparatory discussions with elected representatives to secure agreement on framing a constitution.

    2. Setting up of constituent assembly.

    3. Setting up of Viceroy’s Executive council with support of the main Indian parties.

    Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

    A 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    · The Cabinet Mission came to India in March 1946. The main purposes of the Cabinet Mission were: Device a machinery to draw up the constitution of Independent India. Make arrangements for an interim Government. The mission was like a declaration of India’s independence. The mission spent around three weeks to discuss with the leaders of various political parties, but could not arrive at any agreed solution. Hence, statements 1, 2 and 3 are all correctly mentioned.

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