The 'Cabinet Mission' of 1946 proposed a scheme for India consisting of? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Cabinet Mission' of 1946 proposed a scheme for India consisting of?
A. A unitary government
B. Partition
C. A federation with strong centre
D. A three-tier constitutional structure
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Cabinet Mission Plan proposed a three-tier structure: a Union of India dealing with defence, foreign affairs, and communications; groups of provinces; and individual provinces.

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