Wavell Plan 1945 AD


 
 
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Wavell Plan 1945 AD

  • On 14 June 1945, the then Viceroy 'Lord Wavell' presented a plan related to self-government.
  • The Viceroy organized an all-party conference in Shimla on 25 June 1945 on the question of seeking self-government and giving equal number of seats to Hindus and Muslims in the Viceroy's Executive.
  • The Shimla Conference, which lasted from June 25, 1945 to July 14, 1945, failed due to the deadlock of the Muslim League
  • Shimla Conference (June-July 1945)

  • It was proposed by Wavell.
  • Talks suggested setting up of a new Executive Council with only Indian members. The Viceroy and the Commander in chief would be the only non-Indian members of the council.
  • "Caste Hindus' and Muslims would have equal representation the executive would work within the existing Constitution (i.e. not responsible to the Central Assembly) but the door was kept open for discussions o a new Constitution.
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    Question : 1

    Which of the following proposed Shimla Conference ?

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 2

    On 14 June _____________________, the then Viceroy 'Lord Wavell' presented a plan related to self-government.

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 3

    The Viceroy Lord Wavell organized an all-party conference in Shimla on 25 June ____________________.

    Right Option : D
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