Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Framing the Constitution

Question:

Direct Action Day was Observed on which of the following dates?

Options:

16 August 1943

9 August 1942

16 August 1946

14 August 1946

Correct Answer:

16 August 1946

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3 - 16 August 1946

Direct Action Day was Observed on 16 August 1946. The Muslim League Council proclaimed 16th August 1946 as 'Direct Action Day' in order to accentuate their demand for a separate Muslim homeland after partition.