History & Civics
Why did the Congress refuse to participate in the formation of the Interim Government under the Cabinet Mission Plan?
Answer
The Congress rejected the Viceroy's offer to form an Interim Government because of its limited status and powers and also because the principle of parity with Muslim League was not acceptable to it. It was also opposed to the League's claim that it alone had the right to nominate all the Muslim members to the Executive Council.
Related Questions
The Cabinet Mission proposed a two-tier federal plan which was expected to maintain national unity while conceding the largest measure of regional autonomy.
With reference to the above, state the composition of the Constituent Assembly.
Which of these statements regarding the status of Princely States are INCORRECT with reference to the Mountbatten Plan?
- Princely states would receive the choice to be independent or join the Indian Union.
- All existing treaties with the princely states would end.
- A plebiscite will be held for all states.
- Freedom to associate with any dominion.
Identify the main provisions of the Indian Independence Act of 1947.
P : Establishment of two independent Dominions of India and Pakistan on August 15, 1947.
Q : The office of the Governor-General for each Dominion was to end forthwith and to be replaced by separate viceroys for each one of them.
R : The British Government would transfer all their powers to the Constituent Assemblies of India and Pakistan.
S : The Constituent Assembly of each Dominion shall elect new central legislatures.
- P and Q
- Q and R
- P and R
- Q and S
Who was the Prime Minister of England at the time of Indian independence?
- Winston Churchill
- John Major
- Clement Attlee
- Harold Wilson