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प्रश्न
Answer in 100-150 Words
What did the Muslim League demand through its resolution of 1940?
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उत्तर
An important resolution was passed by the Muslim League on 23rd March, 1940. This resolution was drafted by Sikandar Hayat Khan, the leader of the Unionist Party and the Punjab Premier. Through this, the Muslim League demanded an autonomy for the Muslim -majority areas of the subcontinent. But in the resolution there was no mention either of the partition of the country or the creation of Pakistan.
Sikandar Hayat Khan was opposed to the idea of the formation of Pakistan. He opined of a loose federation with a lot of autonomy for the states.
संबंधित प्रश्न
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- Second World War came to an end in 1945
- Cabinet Mission came to India in 1946
- Separate Electorates granted to Muslims
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| List I | List II |
| A. Direct Action Day | 1. 22nd December, 1939 |
| B. Pakistan Resolution | 2. 16th August, 1946 |
| C. Arrival of Cabinet Mission | 3. 24th March, 1946 |
| D. Day of Deliverance | 4. 23rd March, 1940 |
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