NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science
History Chapter 8 The Making of the National Movement: 1870s–1947
Question 9 Page No. 110
NCERT Academic Session 2023-2024
Discuss those developments of the 1937–47 period that led to the creation of Pakistan.
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In the 1930s, Muslim leaders felt separate from Hindus in a united India. The Muslim League, led by Jinnah, argued for a separate Muslim nation – Pakistan. Key steps towards this:
1937 elections: League gained power in Muslim areas, but Congress wouldn’t share power, causing mistrust.
1940: League formally demanded Pakistan to protect Muslim interests.
1946: Attempts to unite India (Cabinet Mission Plan & Simla Conference) failed.
1946: Violence between Hindus and Muslims showed peaceful coexistence was hard.
1947: Mountbatten Plan divided India. Though both sides were unhappy, Pakistan was born on August 14th.