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प्रश्न
In terms of the Independence Act of 1947 Bengal and Punjab were also to be divided If the people so desired. In this connection explain what was done to determine the choice of the people.
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उत्तर
According to the provisions of the partition, the Provincial Assemblies of Bengal and Punjab would meet representing the Hindu majority and the Muslim majority districts and decide through majority vote whether they wanted the division of the province or not. In Sylhet district of East Bengal a plebiscite would be held to determine the choice whether to join India or Pakistan.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
With reference to the transfer of power to India, answer the following:
Mention any two clauses of the India Independence Act, 1947.
What is stated about the Princely States in the Indian Independence Act 1947?
What last effort did Gandhiji make in order to prevent the partition of the country?
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?
The Muslim League decided to observe the Direct Action Day on 16th August, 1946. In this context briefly discuss about its result.
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.
In reference to the Indian Independence Act of 1947, discuss what happened to Princely States.
Mention the reasons that made the Congress accept the Partition Proposals.
