History · Partition of India
Consider the following statements regarding the historical context of India's Partition: Statement I: Lord Mountbatten stated that he was keen on achieving a united India at the time of independence, but this was prevented by Mohammed Ali Jinnah's insistence on Partition. Statement II: Mahatma Gandhi was opposed to the idea of a united India and favored the immediate transfer of power to the British. Statement III: Mountbatten believed there was no viable alternative to Partition since the British administration was breaking down and could not continue ruling any longer. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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- 1Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct.✓
- 2Only one of the Statements II and III is correct, and that explains Statement I.
- 3Both Statement II and Statement III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement I.
- 4Both Statement II and Statement III are correct, and both of them explain Statement I.
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Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct.
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