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History GK · Q272

Modern Indian History

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 272

Q272

The day (22 December 1939) the Congress Ministries resigned in the Provinces the Muslim League observed

A.
Deliverance Day
Answer
B.
Direct Action Day
C.
Victory Day
D.
Alliance Day

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
On 22 October 1939, the Congress called upon all its ministries to resign in the wake of the viceroy's declaration. On 2 December that year, League chief Muhammad Ali Jinnah called upon Indian Muslims to celebrate 22 December as 'Deliverance Day' from Congress.