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Direct Action Day was celebrated on

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 16 August 1946
  2. 26 January 1930
  3. 16 August 1947
  4. 16 August 1943

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 16 August 1946

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) 16 August 1946 šŸ“š Explanation: The Muslim League, led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah, declared 'August 16, 1946' as 'Direct Action Day' to press for their demand for a separate state of Pakistan. This led to massive communal riots, starting with the 'Great Calcutta Killings'. It was a tragic event that accelerated the partition of India.