History · Understanding Partition
What was the primary immediate cause of the 'Great Calcutta Killings' in August 1946?
- 1The abrupt arrival and recommendations of the Cabinet Mission
- 2Widespread public protests against the continuation of the salt tax
- 3Communal violence following the Muslim League's call for 'Direct Action Day'✓
- 4A localized dispute over agrarian land revenue assessment
Correct answer
Communal violence following the Muslim League's call for 'Direct Action Day'
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