With reference to the Desai-Liaqat pact, consider the following statements:

1. It was a result of the failure of the Wavell plan.

2. It proposed for the representation of minorities in the Interim government at the center.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

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Option 2 : 2 only
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The correct answer is 2 only.

Key Points

  • Bhulabhai Desai, leader of the Congress with Liaquat Ali Khan, leader of the Muslim drafted a proposal for the formation of an interim government at the centre, consisting of —
    • an equal number of persons nominated by the Congress & League in the central legislature.
    • 20% reserved seats for minorities. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
    • Desai-Liaqat Plan (January 1945) was followed by the Wavell Plan (June) in 1945. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
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