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Who among the following was NOT a member of the Cabinet Mission sent to India by the British Government in March 1946?
A. Lord Pethick-Lawrence
B. Sir Stafford Cripps
C. A. V. Alexander
D. Lord Wavell✓ Correct Answer
💡 Solution & Explanation
Lord Wavell served as the Viceroy of India during the arrival of the Cabinet Mission in 1946 and was not one of its three official ministerial members. The mission consisted of Lord Pethick-Lawrence, Sir Stafford Cripps, and A.V. Alexander, dispatched to negotiate the transfer of power. Examining the composition of historical missions sent by the British crown is a standard topic in modern Indian history.
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