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The Last Phase-Independence and Partition of India ( 1942-47)

ICSE · Class 10 · History & Civics

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Topics in The Last Phase-Independence and Partition of India ( 1942-47)

1

Why Britain Changed Its Policy After 1945

  • The Labour Party came to power in England in 1945 and was sympathetic to granting self-government to India.
  • The Second World War weakened British power and changed global politics.
  • The USA and the Soviet Union became new world powers and supported India's demand for independence.
2

Cabinet Mission and Its Proposals

  • Clement Attlee sent the Cabinet Mission in February 1946.
  • The three members were Lord Patrick Lawrence, Sir Stafford Cripps and AV Alexander.
  • The mission discussed the transfer of power with Indian leaders.
3

Reaction of Political Parties to the Cabinet Mission Plan

  • The Muslim League accepted the Cabinet Mission Plan in its entirety on June 6, 1946.
  • The Congress accepted only the Constitution-making part of the scheme.
  • The Congress rejected the Interim Government scheme because of its limited status and powers and because it was given parity with the Muslim League.
4

Interim Government and Direct Action Day

  • The Viceroy invited Pt. Nehru on August 14, 1946 to form the Interim Government.
  • Jinnah decided to resort to Direct Action to achieve Pakistan.
  • August 16, 1946 was fixed as Direct Action Day.

Key Concepts

Central concept: The final phase of India’s freedom struggle, leading from constitutional negotiations and rising conflict to Partition, independence, and the emergence of two dominions.

British policy shift after 1945Reasons for sending the Cabinet MissionCabinet MissionCabinet Mission PlanProvincial grouping under the planConstituent AssemblyInterim Government under Cabinet Mission PlanCongress reaction

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Key topics in The Last Phase-Independence and Partition of India ( 1942-47) include Key Events Leading to Independence and Partition (1945-1947), Timeline of Independence and Partition (1942-1947), Timeline of Events (1945-1947). These are the concepts ICSE Class 10 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
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