Indian Independence Movement

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Correct Answer : Option c

Explanation
Statement I is correct: The Muslim League initially accepted the Cabinet Mission Plan in June 1946, as it appeared to provide significant autonomy to provinces and allowed for the grouping of Muslim-majority provinces. However, in July 1946, the League withdrew its acceptance and declared a call for "Direct Action Day" because it believed that the Congress's interpretation and actions were undermining its goals.

Statement II is not correct: The Muslim League did not reject the Cabinet Mission Plan because of the belief that the grouping clause was optional. On the contrary, the League interpreted the grouping as compulsory, which aligned with its demand for Pakistan. The Congress, however, viewed grouping as optional, which was against the League's interpretation. The Cabinet Mission later clarified that grouping was indeed compulsory, further supporting the League’s stance.