Question

Who arrived India, in 1946 after Second World War?

• A. Cripps Mission
• B. Cabinet Mission
• C. Wavell Mission
• D. Simon Commission

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Cabinet Mission

• End of World War II saw the Labour Party under Mr. Atlee won elections in England.

• Mr. Atlee was sympathetic towards India’s demand for freedom.

• The Secretary of State, Pethick - Lawrence announced on February 19, 1946 the dispatch of the Mission for Constitutional reforms.

• The Cabinet Mission arrived in Delhi on 24 March, 1946.

• The Cabinet Mission to India consisted of the Secretary of State Mr. Pethick Lawrence, Sir Stafford Cripps, President of the Board of Trade and A.V. Alexander.