Which political party of the subcontinent accepted the offer of a joint Governor-General?

Correct answer: Congress. The Congress accepted Lord Mountbatten as Governor-General of India; the Muslim League did not accept a joint Governor-General.

Background: Mountbatten had hoped to be Governor-General of both dominions.

• Muslim League: The Muslim League rejected a joint Governor-General, and Jinnah became Governor-General of Pakistan.
• Majlis Ahrar: Majlis Ahrar did not accept the offer.
• Akali Dal: Akali Dal did not accept the offer.

Did you know? Jinnah took the post of Governor-General of Pakistan himself.

Memory trick: Jinnah refused; Congress accepted.