NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science
History Chapter 8 The Making of the National Movement: 1870s–1947
Question 4 Page No. 110
NCERT Academic Session 2023-2024
Description:
The Muslim League, founded in 1906, aimed to protect the political rights of Muslims in British India. It later advocated for a separate nation, leading to the creation of Pakistan in 1947.
Muslim League Resolution of 1940 (Lahore Resolution):
1. Demand for Separate Nation: The resolution advocated for separate sovereign states for Muslims in regions where they formed a majority.
2. Two-Nation Theory: Upheld the Two-Nation Theory, asserting that Muslims and Hindus were distinct nations with irreconcilable differences, justifying the need for separate nationhood.
3. Protection of Muslim Rights: Emphasized safeguarding the political, cultural, and economic rights of Muslims within a separate nation.
4. Historical Significance: Passed on March 23, 1940, during the Muslim League’s session in Lahore, marking a pivotal moment in the Pakistan Movement.
The Lahore Resolution laid the foundation for the eventual creation of Pakistan as a separate nation for Muslims, asserting their distinct identity and paving the way for their political autonomy.