Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Understanding Partition

Question:

When was the 'Direct Action Day' announced by the Muslim League?

Options:

14 August 1946

16 August 1946

18 August 1946

20 August 1946

Correct Answer:

16 August 1946

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → 16 August 1946

After withdrawing its support to the Cabinet Mission plan, the Muslim League decided on “Direct Action” for winning its Pakistan demand. It announced 16 August 1946 as “Direct Action Day”. On this day, riots broke out in Calcutta, lasting several days and leaving several thousand people dead. By March 1947 violence spread to many parts of northern India.