Quiz On "The Cripps Mission → Direct Action Day"

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Quiz On "The Cripps Mission Direct Action Day" - Quiz

Quiz on Pages 152-155. Complete within 10 minutes. Highest scorer who finishes within time gets a treat after school opens. [Group 6]

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1.

The Muslim League won the 1945 elections.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

The Indian Congress rejected Cripps' proposals because...
- A.
  
  It wanted Pakistan to be established
- B.
  
  It demanded immediate control of Indian affairs
- C.
  
  It believed that the British would deliver on their promises
3.

Why did the 1945 elections take place?
- A.
  
  To show how united India was
- B.
  
  To show how divided India had become
- C.
  
  To establish an undivided India
- D.
  
  To establish the new British Prime Minister's power
4.

After hearing Cripps' proposal, the Muslim League... (Multiple Answers)
- A.
  
  Accepted the proposal of an undivided India
- B.
  
  Rejected the proposal as it contained no reference to the establishment of Pakistan
- C.
  
  Was pleased to see that the right to opt out of a future union was included
5.

The Quit India Resolution... (Multiple Answers)
- A.
  
  Was supported by the Muslim League
- B.
  
  Was a non-violent struggle that called for the immediate withdrawal of the British
- C.
  
  Was very peaceful with no casualties
- D.
  
  Resulted in several Indian Congress leaders being arrested
- E.
  
  Resulted in many Indian deaths
- F.
  
  Was a "supposed" Hindu attempt to increase their power over the Muslims
- G.
  
  Resulted in the withdrawal of Britain from India
6.

The Cabinet Mission Plan's delegation consisted of... (Multiple Answers)
- A.
  
  Stafford Cripps
- B.
  
  Adolf Hitler
- C.
  
  Winston Churchill
- D.
  
  Clement Atlee
- E.
  
  A.V. Alexander
- F.
  
  Pethick-Lawrence
7.

The Cabinet Mission Plan proposed an interim government be set up while the British withdrew from India.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

Direct Action Day...
- A.
  
  Was a call to show Muslim strength to both the British and Indian Congress
- B.
  
  Was to show the unity between the Hindus and Muslims
- C.
  
  Was carried out violently all across India