Question

How many members did the Cabinet Mission of 1946 consist of?

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

Hint:

The Cabinet Mission of 1946 played a pivotal role in the partition plan and the creation of the Constituent Assembly of India.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The Cabinet Mission of 1946 consisted of three members: Lord Pethick-Lawrence, Sir Stafford Cripps, and A.V. Alexander.

Answer 2

The Cabinet Mission of 1946 consisted of 3 members. It was sent by the British Government to India with the aim of discussing and planning the transfer of power from British rule to Indian leadership, and to help India achieve independence while maintaining unity.

The three members of the Cabinet Mission were:
1. Lord Pethick-Lawrence – Secretary of State for India
2. Sir Stafford Cripps – President of the Board of Trade
3. A. V. Alexander – First Lord of the Admiralty

The mission arrived in India in March 1946 and held negotiations with leaders of the Indian National Congress, the Muslim League, and other political groups. Its primary objective was to formulate a plan for the constitutional future of India.

Conclusion:
The Cabinet Mission of 1946 had 3 members.