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What was the primary objective of the "Direct Action Day" called by the Muslim League on August 16, 1946?

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

Answer options

  1. Withdrawal of the British
  2. Celebration of Victory Day
  3. Demand for Pakistan
  4. Protest against the Cabinet Mission

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Demand for Pakistan

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Demand for Pakistan šŸ“š Explanation: Muhammad Ali Jinnah called for "Direct Action Day" to demonstrate the strength of the Muslim demand for a separate sovereign state of Pakistan. This call unfortunately triggered horrific communal riots, most notably the "Great Calcutta Killings." The resulting violence convinced many leaders that partition was the only viable way to avoid a full-scale civil war.