History Question Answers Chapter 12 India gains Independence Class 8 Maharashtra Board

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Exercise

1. Rewrite the statements by choosing the appropriate options.

1. (c) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru  was the head of the Interim Government.

2. The plan of creation of two independent nations, India and Pakistan, was made by (c) Lord Mountbatten.

2. Answer the following questions in one sentence.

1. Which demand was advocated by Barrister Jinnah?

• Barrister Jinnah advocated the demand for a separate Muslim nation called Pakistan.

2. Write the name of the ministers participating in the Cabinet Mission.

• The ministers participating in the Cabinet Mission were Pethick Lawrence, Stafford Cripps, and A.V. Alexander.

3. Explain the following statements with reasons.

1. The Indian National Congress approved the partition.

• The Indian National Congress was opposed to the partition, but due to the adamant demand of the Muslim League and to prevent further violence, the Congress reluctantly accepted the partition.

2.The working of the Interim Government could not run smoothly.

• The Muslim League initially refused to participate but later joined the Interim Government. However, they adopted a policy of obstruction, causing disruptions in the government’s functioning.

3. The Wavell Plan could not become successful.

• The Wavell Plan failed because Barrister Jinnah demanded that only the Muslim League could nominate Muslim representatives, which was opposed by the Indian National Congress.

4. Write the events on the following timeline.

5. Answer the following questions in brief.

1. Why did the British take steps towards granting freedom to India?

• After World War II, Britain faced economic difficulties and increased pressure from the Indian freedom struggle.
• The Quit India Movement and growing unrest in the armed forces weakened British control, forcing them to grant freedom.

2. Write information about the Mountbatten Plan.

• The Mountbatten Plan was created by Lord Mountbatten, the Viceroy of India.
• It proposed the creation of two independent nations-India and Pakistan.
• The Indian Independence Act of 1947 was passed based on this plan.

3. Why did the Muslim League declare to observe 16 August as Direct Action Day? What were its effects?

• The Muslim League declared Direct Action Day on 16 August 1946 to pressurize the British to accept their demand for Pakistan.
• It led to violent riots between Hindus and Muslims, especially in Noakhali, where massacres and destruction occurred.