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Partition & Independence
Question No. 158Interactive Test Mode
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Q158. “It made its proposals in May. It still wanted a united India. There was to be a Federal Union composed of British provinces.” The above quotation is related to:

“It made its proposals in May. It still wanted a united India. There was to be a Federal Union composed of British provinces.” The above quotation is related to:

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 1999 • Modern History

Correct Answer: Option (D) — Cabinet Mission

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The Cabinet Mission presented its plan on 16 May 1946. It aimed at preserving Indian unity through a three-tier federal structure, rejecting the demand for a sovereign Pakistan and proposing a Federal Union of British Indian provinces and princely states.

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Look at the timing and substance: 'Proposals in May' (16 May 1946) + 'United India' + 'Federal Union' unambiguously points to the Cabinet Mission Plan.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1999 (Q158)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Partition & Independence
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — Cabinet Mission

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1999 Q158

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1999 GS Paper I Question 158 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1999 Modern History (Partition & Independence) question is Option (D): "Cabinet Mission". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1999 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Modern History" and micro-topic "Partition & Independence". You can explore all repeated questions from Partition & Independence in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Partition & Independence UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Look at the timing and substance: 'Proposals in May' (16 May 1946) + 'United India' + 'Federal Union' unambiguously points to the Cabinet Mission Plan.

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