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Q149. The last opportunity to avoid the partition of India was lost with the rejection of:

The last opportunity to avoid the partition of India was lost with the rejection of:

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Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2002 • Modern History

Correct Answer: Option (C) — Cabinet Mission

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The Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946 proposed a united, three-tiered federal India with autonomy for provinces grouped into three sections. Although initially accepted by both the Congress and the Muslim League, disagreements over the compulsory nature of grouping led the Muslim League to withdraw its acceptance and call for 'Direct Action', losing the last viable opportunity to maintain a united India.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2002 (Q149)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Partition & Independence
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — Cabinet Mission

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2002 GS Paper I Question 149 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2002 Modern History (Partition & Independence) question is Option (C): "Cabinet Mission". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2002 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.

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