This question is about India 1927-1935. Study the sources (Insert) carefully and then answer the questions which follow.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2017). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [1-3] Level 1: One mark for each correct statement identified from the source, allow a second mark for a developed statement from the source
2. ∞ Hindu-Muslim unity
3. ∞ More Muslim-majority provinces to balance the number of Hindu-majority ones represented in the central assembly
4. ∞ Sindh to be separated from the Bombay Presidency and made a full province
5. ∞ The protection of Muslim minorities as well as for other minorities in Punjab and Bengal
6. ∞ 1/3 of seats in the central legislature to be set aside for Muslims
7. ∞ To explore the possibility of reserved seats rather than separate electorates
8. [4-5] Level 3: Inference(s) supported by detail from the source and/or contextual knowledge (Four marks for one supported valid inference, five marks for two or more supported valid inferences)
9. ∞ Simon was not welcome in India / Indians felt strongly about his presence in India; we know this because the banner tells him that he was an uninvited guest and should go back to Britain
10. ∞ He was very unpopular, and he and his fellow commission members were not welcome and should go back to Britain
11. ∞ Simon was not welcome because there were no Indian representatives on the committee
12. [2-3] Level 2: Unsupported valid inferences (Two marks for one unsupported inference, three marks for two or more unsupported inferences)
13. ∞ Simon was not welcome in India
14. ∞ Indians felt strongly about his presence in India
15. ∞ He was unpopular
16. [1] Level 1: Identifies surface features from the source
17. ∞ It says that Simon should go back
18. ∞ He was an uninvited guest
19. [5-7] Level 3: Explains reasons (Five marks for one explanation, six marks for two explanations, seven marks for three explanations)
20. ∞ He was a well-respected, authoritative figure and had the confidence of Muslims and the first important Muslim leader to advocate the partition of India and the creation of a separate Muslim state
21. ∞ He was opposed to British control of India – as the concept of conquest went against Muslim beliefs. This strengthened his view of the creation of a separate homeland, independent of the British
22. ∞ He persuaded many Muslims that the Muslim League had to build an effective mass political party to challenge the domination of the Congress. He had inspired and spoke for many in the Muslim League
23. ∞ He was capable / educated and was the best leader as Jinnah was not yet ready to accept the Two Nations Theory
24. ∞ His poetry awakened a sense of nationhood among Muslims and he urged them to be active in making progress, so he was respected
25. [2-4] Level 2: Identifies reasons (One mark for each identification)
26. ∞ He wanted an independent homeland
27. ∞ He was opposed to British control
28. ∞ He was an inspiration to others, especially through his poetry
29. [1] Level 1: Simple statement
30. ∞ He was popular
31. [10] Level 5: Explains and makes judgement / evaluation
32. [6-9] Level 4: Explains at least two factors (Two explanations are worth 6 or 7 marks. Additional explanations on the same two factors cannot be awarded more than 8 marks. Explanation of the contribution of all three factors is worth 9 marks)
33. e.g. Nehru Report
34. ∞ There were perceived to be anti-Muslim sentiments in it and even though all parties present produced it, the views of Muslims appeared to have been ignored.
35. ∞ The outlook for Hindu-Muslim relations was uncertain since there were no separate electorate proposals and Hindi the official language
36. e.g. Jinnah's 14 Points
37. ∞ Formed the basis of future negotiations with Congress or th British Government.
38. ∞ It also furthered the awareness that Hindus and Muslims should form separate nations and shaped the basis of a desire for a homeland.
39. e.g. The Government of India Act
40. ∞ Introduced a federal system of government, which was disappointing for the Muslim League which had expected more concessions from the British.
41. ∞ Muslims felt their views were ignored and dependent on Congress, so ideas about the Pakistan Movement began to develop.
42. [5-7] Level 3: Explains one factor (One explanation is worth 5 marks. Additional explanations on the same factor cannot be awarded more than 7 marks)
43. [3-4] Level 2: Identifies / describes one or more factor(s) (One mark for each identification / description)
44. ∞ The Nehru Report was perceived to be anti-Muslim
45. ∞ Hindi was to be the official language
46. ∞ Jinnah's 14 Points was in response to the Nehru Report
47. ∞ The Government of India Act was still in place at Partition
48. [1-2] Level 1: Simple statement(s) (One mark for each simple statement)
49. ∞ Jinnah's 14 Points was the most important