From 1937–39, All India National Congress formed Congress ministries in five provinces of the subcontinent. On 22nd December 1939, Congress announced the annulment of ministries. The Muslims of the subcontinent decided to celebrate that day as the Day of Deliverance because
A) Congress rule had ended.
B) Muslim’s voting rights were increased.
C) fresh elections were initiated.
D) Muslims became the new leaders.
Correct Answer A) Congress rule had ended.
Explanation: Muslims felt marginalized and discriminated against during Congress rule, especially in provinces where the Congress formed governments. The end of Congress ministries was seen as a relief from policies that Muslims felt were oppressive. Therefore, they celebrated the end of Congress rule as the “Day of Deliverance.”
Which of the following Princely States of pre-partitioned India was sea faring and NOT land
locked?
A) Hyderabad
B) Junagardh
C) Kashmir
D) Bhawalpur
Correct Answer B). Junagadh
Explanation: Among the given princely states, Junagadh was a sea-faring state with a coastline along the Arabian Sea. It was not landlocked, unlike the other states listed (Hyderabad, Kashmir, and Bahawalpur), which were all landlocked. Junagadh’s strategic coastal location gave it access to sea routes, making it different from the other options.
Radcliff Boundary Commission handed over Calcutta to India despite it being surrounded by
Muslim majority areas. This act led East Pakistan to face
A) Social problems.
B) Economic problems.
C) Military problems.
D) Religious problems
Correct Answer: B. Economic problems
Explanation: The decision by the Radcliff Boundary Commission to hand over Calcutta to India, despite it being surrounded by Muslim-majority areas, significantly impacted East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). Calcutta was a major economic hub, and its loss left East Pakistan without access to a critical industrial and trade center. This created economic problems for East Pakistan, as it lacked the infrastructure, industry, and commercial opportunities that Calcutta provided, contributing to economic challenges in the region.
