Pakistan Studies MCQ #1507

The "All-India Muslim League" observed the "Direct Action Day" on:

Pakistan Studies MCQ #1507

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The "All-India Muslim League" observed the "Direct Action Day" on:

    • A) on August 6, 1944
    • B) on August 6, 1945
    • C) on August 6, 1946
    • D) on August 16, 1946

    Answer: on August 16, 1946

    Explanation: Direct Action Day was observed on August 16, 1946, as declared by the Muslim League under Jinnah to press for Pakistan; it triggered deadly communal riots in Calcutta known as the "Great Calcutta Killings."