WBCS.LIVE practice question

The 'Direct Action Day' called by the Muslim League, leading to widespread communal riots, particularly in Calcutta, occurred on:

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

Answer options

  1. March 23, 1940
  2. August 8, 1942
  3. June 3, 1947
  4. August 16, 1946

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: August 16, 1946