History & Civics
The Muslim League put forth a demand which had tragic consequences. What was the demand? What did it result in ?
- The demand for a separate Muslim-dominated Pakistan. It resulted in the Partition of country.
- The demand for separate electorate for Muslims. It resulted in the Partition of India.
- The demand for Muslim leadership of the country. It resulted in the formation of Pakistan.
- The demand to have a Governor General of a dominion. It resulted in the Partition of the country.
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The demand for a separate Muslim-dominated Pakistan. It resulted in the Partition of country.
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