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Get startedWhy did Britain change its attitude towards India after 1945?
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Britain became weaker after the Second World War, and the Labour Party came to power in 1945. It was more sympathetic to self-government for India. Britain also faced pressure from Indian nationalism,…
Who were the members of the Cabinet Mission?
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The three members were Lord Pethick-Lawrence, Sir Stafford Cripps, and AV Alexander. They came to India in February 1946 to consult Indian leaders and find a solution to the transfer of power.
What was the main purpose of the Cabinet Mission?
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The Cabinet Mission was sent to India to consult Indian leaders and suggest a way to transfer power from British rule to Indian hands. It tried to find an agreement that could satisfy major political …
What was the Cabinet Mission Plan?
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The Cabinet Mission Plan was the scheme proposed after negotiations with Indian leaders. It suggested a federation of all provinces and states of India, with the Centre controlling only defence, forei…
What was the structure of the Constituent Assembly under the Cabinet Mission Plan?
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The Constituent Assembly was to have 389 members: 292 from the Provinces, 4 from Chief Commissioner's Provinces, and 93 from Indian states. Its job was to draft the future Constitution of India.
How many members were to be in the Interim Government under the Cabinet Mission Plan?
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The Interim Government was to have 14 members. It was meant to function until the Constitution was ready.
What were the three groups of provinces in the Cabinet Mission Plan?
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Group A included United Provinces, Central Provinces, Madras, Bombay, Orissa, and Bihar. Group B included Punjab, NWFP, and Sind. Group C included Bengal and Assam. Each group was to have its own Cons…
Why did the Congress accept the Cabinet Mission Plan only partially?
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The Congress accepted only the Constitution-making part of the scheme. It rejected the Interim Government because it had limited powers and status, and because Congress was given parity with the Musli…
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