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Modern Indian History UPPSC 2003 GS-I
Question

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given here under:

Assertion (A): In the wake of Quit India Movement, the British and Muslims in their common hatred for the Congress came closer to each other.

Reason (R): Jinnah acted as a staunch ally of the British government and told Muslims to keep away from the Congress movement of 1942.

Code:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A”.
During the Quit India Movement of 1942, the British and certain Muslim leaders, particularly under the leadership of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, saw the Congress as a common adversary.

The Muslim League and Muhammad Ali Jinnah opposed the movement. Also, there was no cooperation from the Communist Party and the Hindu Mahasabha.

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