Question 4823
Which regions experienced widespread communal riots following the Muslim League's 'Direct Action' in 1947?
Answer
Calcutta, Bihar, Bombay, and Punjab
Why?
Solution: The Muslim League’s 'Direct Action' in 1947 led to widespread communal riots in Calcutta, Bihar, Bombay, and Punjab , marked by loot and arson . These regions were hotspots of communal tension due to the partition demand. Madras, Gujarat, Assam , Delhi, Hyderabad, Kerala , and Rajasthan, Orissa, Kashmir did not experience riots on the same scale or as a direct result of Direct Action. The riots in these four regions significantly worsened the political and social climate.
