Question

Which of the following statements related to the cabinet mission are true?

1.Cabinet Mission was sent in February 1946 to India by Clement Atlee then prime minister of England.

2.The mission had three British cabinet members – Pethick Lawrence, Stafford Cripps,and A.V. Alexander.

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Both 1 and 2

A Cabinet Mission came to India in 1946 in order to discuss the transfer of power from the British government to the Indian political leadership, with the aim of preserving India's unity and granting its independence. Formed at the initiative of Clement Attlee (the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom), the mission contained as its members, Lord Pethick-Lawrence (Secretary of State for India), Sir Stafford Cripps (President of the Board of Trade), and A.V. Alexander (First Lord of the Admiralty). The Viceroy of India Lord Wavell also participated in some of the discussion.