Question
Download Solution PDFWith 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?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe 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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