Question

Who among these was not a member of the Cabinet Mission?
1. A.V. Alexander
2. Archibaid Wavell
3. Stafford Cripps
4. Pethick Lawrence

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Archibaid Wavell

The correct answer is Archibaid Wavell.

• Cabinet Mission- 
  • Cabinet Mission came into India in 1946 under the Chairmanship of Pethick Lawrence.
  • The members of Cabinet Mission were-
    • Lord Pethick Lawrence - The secretary of State for India
    • Stanford Cripps- President for the Board of Trade
    • AV Alexender- First Lord of the Admiralty.
  • The cabinet mission was announced by Prime Minister Atlee.

• Why did it fail?
  • The congress party wanted a strong center with low powers for provinces.
  • Muslim League wanted strong safeguards for Muslims in the political arena.
  • The Congress was not keen on the idea of the groupings of provinces on the basis of Hindu-Muslim majority and vying for control at the centre.
  • Jinnah and the League objected to the new central government. He geared to agitate for Pakistan and urged Muslims.