Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Challenges of nation Building

Question:

Which of the following is incorrect about the "Two-Nation Theory"?

Options:

According to the "Two-nation theory", India consisted of not one but two 'people', Hindus and Muslims.

It was proposed by the Muslim League.

Congress was in full support of the Two Nation theory since the day it was introduced.

All the statements are correct.

Correct Answer:

Congress was in full support of the Two Nation theory since the day it was introduced.

Explanation:

The Congress opposed the  "Two-Nation Theory" and the demand for Pakistan when it was introduced.

It accepted the theory only when it realised that there is no alternative available than to accept the theory and the partition of India on a religious basis.