Question 3

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2015). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [4] Reward each correct statement with 1 mark. 2 marks can be awarded for a developed statement. Candidates might refer to: Held in Delhi in November 1919, led by Ali brothers who hoped to try and persuade the British to keep their promises about maintaining the Turkish Empire. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad and Gandhi represented Congress. Gandhi hoped to unite Hindus and Muslims in his non-violent campaign against the British. Azad warned the Conference that David Lloyd George intended to punish Turkey for fighting against Britain in the war. The Conference passed a resolution agreeing to send a delegation to Britain, making sure they were aware of the strength of Muslim support for the Khalifa.
2. [1] LEVEL 1: Simplistic statement Jinnah set out his demands/lists 14 Points.
3. [2-4] LEVEL 2: Identifies reasons They wanted a separate homeland. Muslims were different.
4. [5-7] LEVEL 3: Explains reasons The 14 Points set out the demands of any future negotiations with either Congress or the British Government. The 14 Points also formed the basis of the Muslims' demands for a separate homeland. It also convinced them that the Hindus and Muslims were two separate nations.
5. [1-2] LEVEL 1: Simplistic statement They were all successful.
6. [3-6] LEVEL 2: Describes RTCs or identifies successes/failures There were 3 Round Table Conferences held in London. Both Gandhi and Jinnah attended them.
7. [7-10] LEVEL 3: Explains successes OR failures
8. [9-13] LEVEL 4: Explains successes AND failures Successes 1st Federal system for India approved 2nd Sind to be given a separate identity and a govt. Congress attended Minorities entered into an agreement on their demands Failures 1st Congress boycotted it Deadlock on federal system Minorities sub-committee couldn't reach a conclusion 2nd Gandhi took a hard line and refused to recognise the problems of the minorities Muslims took a hard line against Congress to protect their position. The new British National government were less keen to reach a compromise in India 3rd Congress absent again Gulf too great between two
9. [14] LEVEL 5: As Level 4 – also produces a judgement or evaluation