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History ch 12 - India Gains Independence — History & Civics STD 8 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8History & CivicsHistory ch 12 - India Gains Independence2 Marks
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Why did the British took steps towards granting freedom to India?
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Answer

  1. The Indian freedom struggle had become very intense during the period of Second World War. The revolt of Navy and Air Force shook the foundation of the British empire.
  2. The demand for independence of India was gaining its strength.
  3. The Muslim League had demanded a separate Muslim nation.
  4. The followers of the Muslim League resorted to violence.
  5. The British government realised that it was necessary to take a serious note of it. They realised that their rule in India will not last long.

Accordingly, the British government started preparing plans for granting Independence to India.

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