The "Lahore Resolution" passed by the Muslim League in 1940 demanded:
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Answer: The creation of a separate state for Muslims in the northwestern and eastern parts of India.
Explanation:
On March 23, 1940, a historic resolution known as the 'Lahore Resolution' was passed at the Lahore session of the All India Muslim League. It subsequently came to be known as the 'Pakistan Resolution'.
The key points of this resolution were as follows:
Geographical Scope: It demanded that the northwestern (such as Punjab, Sindh, NWFP, Balochistan) and eastern regions (Bengal) of India where Muslims constituted a majority be organized as autonomous and sovereign "independent states."
Two-Nation Theory: This resolution was premised on the idea that Hindus and Muslims constitute two distinct nations and cannot coexist within a single country.
The Term 'Pakistan': Interestingly, the word 'Pakistan' was nowhere mentioned in this original resolution; the name gained popularity only later.
Additional Key Facts:
Proposer: The draft of this resolution was moved by A.K. Fazlul Huq (the Chief Minister of Bengal).
Presidency: The session was presided over by Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
Historical Significance: This resolution paved the way for the Partition of India and the creation of Pakistan in 1947.
Potential Exam Questions and Answers:
Question: On what date was the Lahore Resolution passed?
Answer: March 23, 1940.
Question: Who is considered the originator of the term 'Pakistan'?
Answer: Choudhry Rahmat Ali (in the 1933 pamphlet Now or Never).