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Q. Why did Mahatma Gandhi ultimately lend his support to the resolution passed by the Congress Working Committee agreeing to the partition of India in spite of his personal, lifelong outspoken disapproval of Pakistan?

A
Jawaharlal Nehru convinced him about the justification in favour of it
B
There was no other go after he was presented with a fait accompli
C
To prevent the loss of prestige of the Congress Ministers who had agreed to the partition
D
The problem at home were far too pressing to carp about a minor concession being conceded to the Muslim League

Correct Answer

To prevent the loss of prestige of the Congress Ministers who had agreed to the partition

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