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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 77

When did the Muslim League observe 'Direct Action Day'?

  1. 14 August 1946
  2. 15 August 1947
  3. 16 August 1946
  4. More than one of the above
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Answer: (C) 16 August 1946

Explanation

The League called Direct Action Day on 16 August 1946 to press for Pakistan after rejecting the Cabinet Mission plan.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: two days early.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: that is Independence Day.

  • (C) Correct

    Correct: Direct Action Day was 16 August 1946, leading to the Calcutta killings.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: only one date is correct.