Cabinet Mission in India - 1946 Overview

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What was the primary intent of the Cabinet Mission's proposed federal system?

  • To eliminate regional governments entirely
  • To maintain national unity while allowing regional autonomy (correct)
  • To intensify central control over provinces
  • To create separate governance for foreign affairs and defence

Which matters were to be handled by the Union Government in the proposed federal system?

  • Education and health services
  • Provincial legislation and local governance
  • Foreign affairs, defence, and communication (correct)
  • Agriculture and rural development

What was the expected size of the Union's elected membership?

  • 12 to 18 members
  • 5 to 10 members
  • 10 to 20 members
  • 9 to 15 members (correct)

Which of the following statements is true regarding Provincial Autonomy under the Cabinet Mission Plan?

<p>Provincial autonomy enjoyed all powers except for a few specified areas. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of governance was the focus of the federal union proposed by the Cabinet Mission?

<p>Collaboration among British Provinces and States (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Cabinet Mission sent to India in 1946?

<p>To facilitate the transfer of power to Indian leaders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who among the following was NOT a member of the Cabinet Mission to India in 1946?

<p>Clement Attlee (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which member of the Cabinet Mission served as the Secretary of State?

<p>Patrick Lawrence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant declaration was made by Clement Attlee regarding India on February 19, 1946?

<p>A Cabinet Mission would be sent to facilitate power transfer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one key goal of the Cabinet Mission besides the transfer of power?

<p>To help Indian leaders decide on a suitable form of government (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Cabinet Mission in India

  • In February 1946, Clement Attlee announced the formation of a Cabinet Mission to facilitate the transfer of power to India.
  • The Mission aimed to assist Indian leaders in determining an appropriate form of government post-transfer.
  • Comprised of three key members: Patrick Lawrence (Secretary of State), Sir Stafford Cripps (President of the Board of Trade), and A.V. Alexander (First Lord of Admiralty).

Clauses of the Cabinet Mission Plan

  • Proposed a two-tier federal system to balance national unity with regional autonomy.

Federal Union

  • Suggested a federal union encompassing British Provinces and States.
  • The Union Government would oversee core areas:
    • Foreign Affairs
    • Defence
    • Communication

Powers of the Union

  • The Union would consist of 9 to 15 members elected by all provinces, ensuring representation.

Provincial Autonomy

  • Provincial governments would enjoy autonomy over all matters except those designated as 'Vuias Subjects'.

Divisions of Provinces in British India

  • Provinces were categorized into groups to manage shared provincial subjects effectively.

Group A: Hindu Majority Provinces

  • Comprised six provinces:
    • Madras
    • Bombay
    • Central Provinces (Madhya Pradesh)
    • United Provinces (Uttar Pradesh)
    • Bihar
    • Orissa

Group B: Muslim Majority Provinces

  • Included three provinces:
    • Punjab
    • North West Frontier Province (NWFP)
    • Sindh
    • Assam

Group C: Other Key Provinces

  • Included Bengal and several chief provinces:
    • Delhi
    • Ajmer-Marwara
    • Coorg
    • Baluchistan

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