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Which Party gave a call for ‘Direct Action’ and which date was chosen as the ‘Direct Action Day’?

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

Answer options

  1. Muslim League; 16th August, 1946
  2. Indian National Congress; 8th August, 1942
  3. The Hindu Mahasabha; 3rd June, 1946
  4. Indian National Army; 18th August, 1945

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Muslim League; 16th August, 1946

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: A) Muslim League; 16th August, 1946 📚 Explanation: The Muslim League gave a call for 'Direct Action' to press for its demand for a separate state of Pakistan. They chose August 16, 1946, as 'Direct Action Day', which unfortunately led to massive communal riots, starting with the 'Great Calcutta Killings'. This event accelerated the process toward the partition of India.