Explanation:

- Option 1: Congress Party

- The Congress Party did play a significant political role in British India, promoting national unity and independence.

- Option 2: Muslim League

- The Muslim League primarily represented the interests of Muslims, advocating for Pakistan creation during partition. In the North-West Frontier Province, they did hold influence but were not in power.

- Option 3: Union Party

- The Unionist Party was more active in Punjab with a focus on rural and peasant issues, rather than in the North-West Frontier Province.

- Option 4: A coalition of Congress and the Unionists

- While coalitions were common, the Congress was largely dominant in forming the government here at the time of partition.

Correct Answer: Option 1: Congress Party