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?

Correct Answer

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

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