The Cabinet Mission came to India in ___________ to discuss the ultimate transfer of power.

The correct answer is 1946.Key Points

• Cabinet Mission:-
  • It​ was a high-level delegation sent by the British government to India in 1946.
  • The mission was sent to discuss the transfer of power from British rule to Indian hands.
  • The Cabinet Mission proposed a plan for a united India with a federal government, but with autonomy for Muslim-majority provinces.
  • The mission's proposals were rejected by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League, leading to the partition of India and the creation of Pakistan.
  • The Cabinet Mission was headed by Sir Stafford Cripps, who had previously been involved in negotiations with Indian leaders during World War II. 
  • The mission's proposals were known as the Cripps Plan and were seen as a last-ditch effort to keep India united under British rule.

Additional Information

• In 1945, the Second World War was still ongoing and the British government had not yet decided on the future of India.
• In 1943, the British government was still focused on the war effort and had not yet considered transferring power to India.
• 1942 was the year of the Quit India movement and the British government was not considering any transfer of power at that time.