Question

Mention two defects of the Cabinet Mission Plan.

Answer 1

• Ambiguity in Grouping of Provinces: The plan lacked clarity on whether the grouping of provinces was compulsory or voluntary. This led to serious disagreements between the Congress and the Muslim League, especially regarding the inclusion of provinces like Assam in Group C.
• Failure to Satisfy Major Parties: The Cabinet Mission Plan failed to fully satisfy either the Congress or the Muslim League. The Congress opposed the idea of grouping on communal lines, while the Muslim League was disappointed that the plan did not grant the creation of Pakistan.