Which of the following is NOT true regarding ldquo Cabinet Mission rdquo proposals 1 It recommended ...........

Modern Indian History 1933-1941

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Which of the following is NOT true regarding “Cabinet Mission” proposals?

1. It recommended partition of British India into India and Pakistan.

2. It proposed a weak central government controlling only foreign affairs, defence and communications

3. It recommended a loose three tier confederation

4. Princely states formed third tier of the confederation

5. Under the plan, grouping of provinces on basis of religion was made compulsory

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2, 3 and 4 only

1, 4 and 5 only

2 and 3 only

3, 4 and 5 only

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Explanation:

It did not recommend partition of British India into India and Pakistan. It proposed a weak central government controlling only foreign affairs, defence and communications. It recommended a loose three tier confederation.The existing provincial assemblies grouped into three; Sec A for Hindu majority provinces, Sec B for Muslim majority provinces of North-West region, Sec C for Muslim majority provinces of North-East region including Assam. Princely states were not specifically provided for in the proposal. Mission Plan was ambivalent on whether grouping was compulsory or optional. It declared that grouping was optional but sections were compulsory.