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प्रश्न
What is referred to as the ‘Great Calcutta Killing’?
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उत्तर
On the ‘Direct Action Day’ 16th August, 1946 a section of the people in Calcutta went on a rampage, arson, looting and murder. Nearly 5,000 people were killed and 15,000 injured. This violence continued for four days. The situation was encouraged by the Muslim League and the British administration remained paralyzed. This episode is known as the ‘Great Calcutta Killing’.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
State any two provisions of the Indian Independence Act of 1947 that was to decide the fate of the Princely States.
What is stated about the Princely States in the Indian Independence Act 1947?
In what way did the outcome of the general elections in 1945-46 strengthen Jinnah’s demand for partition?
How did Jinnah justify his stand to resort to ‘Direct Action’?
How were the borders of the two new Dominions to be demarcated according to the Indian Independence Act of 1947?
Describe briefly the events that led to Mr. Clement Attlee’s announcement of 20th February, 1947. With reference to this brief about the formation of Interim Government by the Congress on 2nd September, 1946.
Prime Minister Attlee’s announcement on February 20, 1947, was attempted to end the deadlock in India and marked the last fe w months of British Rule. In this context write short notes on Attlee’s announcement of 20th February, 1947.
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Mention any three salient features of the Atlee’s announcement.
In reference to the Indian Independence Act of 1947, discuss what happened to Princely States.
What was achieved by this ‘Treaty’of Peace without War’?
What were the factors which were responsible for the creation of Pakistan?
