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UPSC 2010 · Q51 · Modern History › Constitutional Developments & British Plans (1909-1947) · Save

With reference to Simon Commission’s recommendations, which one of the following statements is correct?

(a) It recommended the replacement of diarchy with responsible government in the provinces
(b) It proposed the setting up of inter-provincial council under the Home Department
(c) It suggested the abolition of bicameral legislature at the Centre
(d) It recommended the creation of Indian Police Service, with a provision for increased pay and allowances for British recruits as compared to Indian recruits
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Answer: (a) It recommended the replacement of diarchy with responsible government in the provinces
UPSC 2010 · Q54 · Modern History › Constitutional Developments & British Plans (1909-1947) · Save

After Quit India Movement,

C. Rajagopalachari issued a pamphlet entitled "The Way Out".

Which one of the following was a proposal in this pamphlet?

(a) The establishment of a “War Advisory Council” composed of representatives of British India and the Indian States
(b) Reconstitution of the Central Executive Council in such a way that all its members, except the Governor General and the Commander-in-Chief should be Indian leaders
(c) Fresh elections to the Central and Provincial Legislatures to be held at the end of 1945 and the Constitution making body to be convened as soon as possible
(d) A solution for the constitutional deadlock
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Answer: (d) A solution for the constitutional deadlock
UPSC 2010 · Q122 · Modern History › Constitutional Developments & British Plans (1909-1947) · Save

Who among the following were official Congress negotiators with Cripps Mission ?

(a) Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel
(b) Acharya J. B. Kripalani and C. Rajagopalachari
(c) Pandit Nehru and Maulana Azad
(d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad and Rafi Ahmed Kidwai
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Answer: (c) Pandit Nehru and Maulana Azad