Question

The Muslim League resolution of 1940
The League’s resolution of 1940 demanded :
That geographically contiguous units are demarcated into regions, which should be so constituted, with such territorial readjustments as may be necessary, that the areas in which the Muslims are numerically in a majority as in the north-western and eastern zones of India should be grouped to constitute "Independent States", in which the constituent units shall be autonomous and sovereign.
(13.1) Identify the major demands of the Muslim League.
(13.2) Analyse the reasons for the demand of autonomy by the Muslim League.
(13.3) Analyse the distinctive aspects of the Muslim League Resolution of 1940.

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

The 1940 Resolution of the Muslim League demanded autonomy for the Muslim-majority regions of the subcontinent, which were the geographically contiguous units in the North-West and the East. They wanted these to be 'independent states' which would have autonomy and sovereignty.

Answer 2

Answer:

In 1940 the Muslim League had moved a resolution demanding “Independent States” for Muslims in the north-western and eastern areas of the country. The resolution did not mention partition or Pakistan.