The 'Calcutta Killings' occurred in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Calcutta Killings' occurred in:
A. 1944
B. 1945
C. 1947
D. 1946
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Calcutta Killings (Great Calcutta Killings) occurred in August 1946, following the Direct Action Day, resulting in widespread communal violence.

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