The Indian National Congress agreed in 1947 to the partition of the country mainly because:

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Correct answer: they wanted to avoid large-scale communal riots. The Indian National Congress reluctantly agreed to the partition in 1947 primarily to prevent large-scale communal riots and bloodshed. Communal tensions between Hindus and Muslims had escalated to violent proportions, particularly after the Direct Action Day in 1946 and the failure of attempts to find a united solution. Congress leaders, including Nehru and Patel realized that accepting partition was the only way to avoid a full-scale civil war and ensure a relatively peaceful transition to independence. 167

The Indian National Congress agreed in 1947 to the partition of the country mainly because:

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