Towards this end, the British government supported and encouraged the plans of the Muslim League and downplayed the importance of the Congress.

Question

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“Divide and Rule of British.” 

Towards this end, the British government supported and encouraged the plans of the Muslim League and downplayed the importance of the Congress. It is in these years that the Muslim League and its leaders like M A Jinnah became more active in mass politics.

Answer 1

1. The British were desperate with the Indian people revolting against their rule. 

2. They wanted to finish Congress. 

3. They looked for the ways to weaken its hold over the people of India. 

4. They created doubt among Muslims and adopted and implemented their age-old policy of “Divide and Rule”. 

5. They encouraged the plans of the Muslim League. 

6. During early years “it” did not receive much support. 

7. By 1937 and in 1946 elections it succeeded.  

8. The British followed “Divide and Rule” policy and they are successful in dividing India into two countries.