When did the Muslim League announced 'Direct Action Day'?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → 16 August 1946
Timeline of important events in the 1940s:
16 June 1946: Cabinet Mission presents a scheme for the formation of an Interim Government at the Centre
16 August 1946: Muslim League announces Direct Action Day
2 September 1946: Congress forms Interim Government with Nehru as the Vice-President
13 October 1946: The Muslim League decides to join the Interim Government
3-6 December 1946: British Prime Minister, Attlee, meets some Indian leaders; talks fail
9 December 1946: Constituent Assembly begins its sessions.