History & Civics
Which of the following international events forced Britain to consider handing over the governance of India to Indians?
- End of Fascism
- Rise of Communism
- World War II
- Rise of USA as a superpower
Answer
World War II
Reason — The Second World War weakened Britain badly. Although Britain was on the winning side, its economic and military power was shattered. The War also changed the balance of power in the world, and Britain could no longer continue its rule in India in the old manner. Hence, World War II forced Britain to consider handing over power to Indians.
Related Questions
Arrange the following events in chronological order
(i) End of World War
(ii) Attlee's Announcement
(iii) Mountbatten Plan
(iv) Cabinet Mission
- (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
- (i), (iv), (ii), and (iii)
- (i), (iv), (iii) and (ii)
- (i), (iii), (ii) and (iv)
Why was the Cabinet Mission sent to India in 1946?
- 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.
Group A : United Provinces :: Group B : ……………
- Baluchistan
- Punjab
- Delhi
- Bihar
Why did the Muslim League accept the Cabinet Mission Plan?
- Its demand for a separate nation was fulfilled.
- It felt that grouping of Muslim majority Provinces was a step towards a separate dominion.
- It felt that its claim to nominate Muslim members to the Executive Council was supported.
- None of the above.