Why did the Muslim League initially oppose Indian independence?

a. Independence would weaken the economic power of Muslims in India.

b. Any Indian state would have a Hindu majority.

c. Independence would bring conflict with Burma.

d. Gandhi's plan for independence involved a secular state.


Any Indian state would have a Hindu majority.

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