When Britain Began to Consider Independence for India,the Muslim Minority

question 33

Multiple Choice

When Britain began to consider independence for India,the Muslim minority there

• A) demanded the establishment of a separate state.
• B) requested a seat at the negotiating table.
• C) began a civil disturbance aimed at upsetting the negotiations.
• D) sided with the Hindus in pushing for complete removal of the British military.
• E) in a referendum refused to participate in negotiations.

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