Correct Answer - Option 4 : 3 member
The Cabinet Mission came to India aiming to discuss the transfer of powers from the British government to the Indian leadership, with the aim of preserving India's unity and granting its independence.
Cabinet mission plan:
- It aims to obtain an agreement with the Indian leaders as to the framing of a constitution for India.
- It was a high-powered mission sent in February 1946 to India by the Atlee Government (British Prime Minister).
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The Cabinet Mission’s aim was to discuss the transfer of power from British to Indian leadership.
- The mission had three British cabinet members –
- Pethick Lawrence- Secretary of State for India
- Stafford Cripps- President of the Board of Trade
- A.V. Alexander- First Lord of Admiralty
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The main objective is to formulate a constitution-making body and establish an Executive Council with the support of the major Indian parties.
Hence, the correct answer is 3 members.
