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1928 - Constitutional Developments - Nehru Report
Which phrase best describes the Nehru Report historically?
A. A British parliamentary statute already in force
B. A princely-state treaty
C. A judicial verdict
D. An Indian-authored constitutional proposal
Correct Answer: D
It was an important effort by Indian political leaders to draft their own constitutional framework.
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1928 - Constitutional Developments - Nehru Report
The Nehru Report is also commonly described as a proposed:
A. Communal Award
B. August Offer
C. Swaraj Constitution
D. Cabinet Mission Plan
Correct Answer: C
The Congress initiative sought a constitution for self-government or Swaraj.
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1928 - Constitutional Developments - Nehru Report
The final major All-Parties Convention considering the Nehru Report met in:
A. Delhi
B. Calcutta
C. Bombay
D. Simla
Correct Answer: B
The All-Parties Convention met in Calcutta during the last week of December 1928.
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At which city was the Nehru Report discussed and adopted with modifications by the All-Parties Conference?
A. Lucknow
B. Karachi
C. Peshawar
D. Dhaka
Correct Answer: A
The report was discussed at Lucknow before being placed before the wider All-Parties Convention in Calcutta.
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1928 - Constitutional Developments - Nehru Report
On which date did the Nehru Committee submit its report?
A. 6 February 1928
B. 19 May 1928
C. 14 August 1929
D. 10 August 1928
Correct Answer: D
The committee submitted its report on 10 August 1928.
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On which date was the Nehru Committee appointed by the All-Parties Conference?
A. 10 August 1928
B. 29 December 1928
C. 19 May 1928
D. 31 December 1929
Correct Answer: C
The Bombay All-Parties Conference appointed the committee on 19 May 1928.
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1928 - Constitutional Developments - Nehru Report
At which city did the All-Parties Conference appoint the Nehru Committee?
A. Delhi
B. Bombay
C. Lucknow
D. Madras
Correct Answer: B
At its Bombay meeting in May 1928, the conference appointed the constitutional subcommittee.
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The Delhi All-Parties Conference of 1928 voted in favour of:
A. Full responsible government
B. Permanent dyarchy
C. Direct Crown rule
D. A military government
Correct Answer: A
The Delhi meeting endorsed the principle of full responsible government.
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1928 - Constitutional Developments - Nehru Report
The first All-Parties Conference of 1928 met at:
A. Bombay
B. Calcutta
C. Lahore
D. Delhi
Correct Answer: D
An All-Parties Conference met in Delhi in February 1928 and supported full responsible government.
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1928 - Constitutional Developments - Nehru Report
Who presided over the 1927 Madras session of the Indian National Congress?
A. Motilal Nehru
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Dr M. A. Ansari
D. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Correct Answer: C
Dr Mukhtar Ahmad Ansari was Congress president at the Madras session that initiated the constitutional exercise.
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1928 - Constitutional Developments - Nehru Report
Which Congress session directed the drafting of a Swaraj Constitution in consultation with other parties?
A. Lucknow Session of 1916
B. Madras Session of 1927
C. Lahore Session of 1929
D. Karachi Session of 1931
Correct Answer: B
The December 1927 Madras Congress instructed the Working Committee to consult other parties and prepare a constitutional scheme.
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1928 - Constitutional Developments - Nehru Report
Why was the Simon Commission widely opposed by Indian political parties?
A. It contained no Indian member
B. It demanded complete independence
C. It was chaired by Motilal Nehru
D. It abolished separate electorates immediately
Correct Answer: A
The commission was criticized as an all-white body deciding India's constitutional future without Indian representation.
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1928 - Constitutional Developments - Nehru Report
Which British commission helped create the immediate political background of the Nehru Report?
A. Hunter Commission
B. Butler Commission
C. Cripps Mission
D. Simon Commission
Correct Answer: D
The appointment of the all-white Simon Commission encouraged Indian parties to produce their own constitutional scheme.
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1928 - Constitutional Developments - Nehru Report
Which British statesman challenged Indian leaders to produce an agreed constitution?
A. Lord Irwin
B. Lord Curzon
C. Lord Birkenhead
D. Lord Wavell
Correct Answer: C
Lord Birkenhead, the Secretary of State for India, challenged Indians to frame a constitution acceptable to the major political groups.
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The main purpose of the Nehru Report was to propose:
A. A military alliance with Britain
B. A constitutional framework for India
C. A plan to partition Bengal
D. A trade agreement with Turkey
Correct Answer: B
The All-Parties Conference appointed the committee to determine the principles of a future Indian constitution.
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1928 - Constitutional Developments - Nehru Report
In which year was the Nehru Report prepared?
A. 1928
B. 1919
C. 1927
D. 1930
Correct Answer: A
The Nehru Committee prepared and presented its constitutional report in 1928.