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Question
Why did the Cripps Mission fail?
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Solution 1
The Cripps Mission failed because its proposals did not satisfy the demands of either the Congress or the Muslim League. Furthermore, the British refusal to transfer real power during the war contributed to Indian leaders rejecting the proposals.
Solution 2
- Lack of immediate independence: The Congress rejected the proposal as it offered only Dominion Status after the war, not immediate freedom.
- Right of provinces to opt out: The Congress opposed the idea that provinces could refuse to join the Indian Union, as it threatened national unity.
- No acceptance of Pakistan: The Muslim League rejected the proposals because they did not provide for the creation of Pakistan or recognize Muslims as a separate nation.
- British reluctance to share power: The British were not ready to transfer real power during wartime, retaining control over defence and key decisions.
Thus, both Congress and the Muslim League rejected the proposals, leading to the failure of the mission.
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