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● Reactions
○ Both the Muslim League and Congress accepted the plan, though
reluctantly, as the only workable solution.
Q9: Why was the Mountbatten Plan accepted by the Muslim League? (7 marks)
Q10: How important was the Mountbatten Plan in the creation of Pakistan? (14
marks)
The Muslim League accepted the Mountbatten Plan because it finally recognized the
partition of India and the creation of Pakistan. Jinnah understood that further delay
might endanger the goal of independence. Although some compromises were made,
such as the partition of Punjab and Bengal, the plan guaranteed a separate Muslim
homeland. It was therefore seen as the realization of the Lahore Resolution and the
fulfillment of the League’s long-standing demand.
The Mountbatten Plan was the decisive step that led directly to the creation of
Pakistan. It provided a clear and practical framework for partition and ended years of
political deadlock. By setting a definite date for British withdrawal, it ensured a
peaceful transition of power. The plan’s acceptance by both the Congress and the
League made independence inevitable. It also resolved the issue of Muslim-majority
provinces through referendums and boundary commissions. Without the
Mountbatten Plan, the establishment of Pakistan in August 1947 would not have
been possible.