Pakistan Studies MCQ #1688

Why did Quaid-e-Azam launch Direct Action Day on August 16, 1946?

Pakistan Studies MCQ #1688

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Why did Quaid-e-Azam launch Direct Action Day on August 16, 1946?

    • A) To protest the breach of pledge by the Cabinet Mission/Viceroy
    • B) To celebrate the formation of the interim government
    • C) To start the Quit India movement
    • D) To demand immediate partition

    Answer: To protest the breach of pledge by the Cabinet Mission/Viceroy

    Explanation: The Muslim League called Direct Action Day on August 16, 1946, to protest the Congress-Viceroy breach of the Cabinet Mission Plan and to press for Pakistan.