With respect to the term “Day of Deliverance” , which one of the following is correct?
(a) A protest day to highlight the Muslim League's opposition to Congress's refusal to accommodate Muslim demands.
(b) A movement launched by the Muslim League during the Quit India Movement, emphasizing its demand for the creation of Pakistan.
(c) A day celebrated by the Muslim League to mark the resignation of Congress Ministries in 1939.
(d) A symbolic gesture by the Muslim League to declare relief from Congress dominance in provincial governments

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With respect to the term &ldquo;Day of Deliverance&rdquo; , which one of the following is correct?
(a) A protest day to highlight the Muslim League's opposition to Congress's refusal to accommodate Muslim demands.
(b) A movement launched by the Muslim League during the Quit India Movement, emphasizing its demand for the creation of Pakistan.
(c) A day celebrated by the Muslim League to mark the resignation of Congress Ministries in 1939.
(d) A symbolic gesture by the Muslim League to declare relief from Congress dominance in provincial governments

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

On 2 December 1939, Jinnah announced that 22 December 1939 would be observed as the &lsquo;Day of Deliverance&rsquo; and thanksgiving to celebrate the resignation of Congress Ministries. In his announcement, he urged imperial officials to investigate the legitimate grievances of Muslims and the injustices they faced under the outgoing Congress Ministries. The resignation of Congress Ministries was leveraged by the Muslim League to strengthen its political position and highlight Muslim grievances.
Thus, The option C is correct.

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With respect to the term “Day of Deliverance” , which one of the following is correct? (a) A protest day to highlight the Muslim League's opposition to Congress's refusal to accommodate Muslim demands. (b) A movement launched by the Muslim League during the Quit India Movement, emphasizing its demand for the creation of Pakistan. (c) A day celebrated by the Muslim League to mark the resignation of Congress Ministries in 1939. (d) A symbolic gesture by the Muslim League to declare relief from Congress dominance in provincial governments