In 1947, the leaders of Indian National Congress agreed to the partition of the country mainly because
The principle of two nation theory was acceptable to them.
Incorrect AnswerThey wanted to avoid large scale communal riots in the country
Correct AnswerThe British authorities had forcefully imposed the partition as a necessary condition for independence.
Incorrect AnswerNone of the above
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
The congress never agreed to the religion based two nation theory. But by the year 1947 communalism had spread too much and the country was witnessing communal riots on a large scale. To avoid further communal bloodshed they agreed to the partition.
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By: Abhipedia