This question concerns the measures taken during the 1940s that led towards the establishment of Pakistan. Examine source A and source B(Insert) closely, and then answer the questions that follow.
(a)[3]
According to source A, what difficulties confronted India in 1940?
(b)[5]
What does source B imply about the attempts to solve the problems of the sub-continent in 1945?
(c)[7]
For what reasons did Congress and the Muslim League reject the Cripps Mission in 1942?
(d)[10]
Was the Labour Party’s success in winning the British General Election in 1945 the main reason why India was partitioned in 1947? Explain your answer.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 25-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “India’s problem was an international one and ought to be dealt with in that way.” …