The correct answer is Option (1) → The Muslim League
Direct Action Day was announced by the Muslim League in August 1946, after it turned against the Cabinet Mission scheme.
NCERT (2026-27): “Timeline … Cabinet Mission announces its constitutional scheme Muslim League accepts Cabinet Mission’s constitutional scheme Cabinet Mission presents scheme for the formation of an Interim Government at the Centre Muslim League announces Direct Action Day Congress forms Interim Government with Nehru as the Vice-President Muslim League decides to join the Interim Government British Prime Minister, Attlee, meets some Indian leaders; talks fail Constituent Assembly begins its sessions” |