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| Q. |
Which day was declared as the Direct Action Day' by the Muslim League? |
| A. | 3rd September, 1946 |
| B. | 16th August, 1946 |
| C. | 16th May, 1946 |
| D. | 4th December, 1946 |
| Answer» B. 16th August, 1946 | |
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Explanation: Direct Action Day also known as the Great Calcutta Killings, was a day of widespread riot and man slaughter in the city of Calcutta which took place on August 16, 1946. The 1946 Cabinet Mission to India for planning of the transfer of power from the British Raj to the Indian leadership proposed an initial plan of composition of the new Dominion of India and its government. |
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