CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1930-1932 - Constitutional Developments - Round Table Conference
Who accompanied Ambedkar in presenting constitutional safeguards for the Depressed Classes?
A. Tej Bahadur Sapru
B. Rao Bahadur R. Srinivasan
C. M. R. Jayakar
D. Sir Muhammad Shafi
Correct Answer: B
Ambedkar and Srinivasan submitted a detailed scheme of political safeguards.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1930-1932 - Constitutional Developments - Round Table Conference
Which future architect of India's Constitution represented the Depressed Classes at the First Round Table Conference?
A. Dr B. R. Ambedkar
B. Mahatma Gandhi
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. Rajendra Prasad
Correct Answer: A
Ambedkar appeared as a separate representative of the Depressed Classes.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1930-1932 - Constitutional Developments - Round Table Conference
Why did the Indian National Congress not attend the First Round Table Conference?
A. It supported the Simon Commission
B. It had already accepted the final constitution
C. It was not yet founded
D. It was conducting Civil Disobedience and many leaders were imprisoned
Correct Answer: D
Congress participation was absent during the continuing Civil Disobedience confrontation.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1930-1932 - Constitutional Developments - Round Table Conference
How many delegates from British India participated in the first session according to the Election Commission of India account?
A. 16
B. 46
C. 57
D. 100
Correct Answer: C
The official educational account records 57 representatives from British India.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1930-1932 - Constitutional Developments - Round Table Conference
How many delegates from Indian princely states participated in the first session according to the Election Commission of India account?
A. 8
B. 16
C. 32
D. 57
Correct Answer: B
The first session included 16 delegates from the Indian princely states.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1930-1932 - Constitutional Developments - Round Table Conference
The First Round Table Conference was opened in the:
A. Royal Gallery of the House of Lords
B. British Museum
C. Buckingham Palace ballroom
D. House of Commons lobby
Correct Answer: A
King George V formally opened the first session in the Royal Gallery.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1930-1932 - Constitutional Developments - Round Table Conference
The First Round Table Conference ended on:
A. 1 December 1931
B. 24 December 1932
C. 31 December 1930
D. 19 January 1931
Correct Answer: D
Ramsay MacDonald concluded the first session on 19 January 1931.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1930-1932 - Constitutional Developments - Round Table Conference
The First Round Table Conference began on:
A. 7 September 1931
B. 17 November 1932
C. 12 November 1930
D. 5 March 1931
Correct Answer: C
The official first-session proceedings cover 12 November 1930 to 19 January 1931.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1930-1932 - Constitutional Developments - Round Table Conference
The most accurate general assessment of the conferences is that they:
A. Immediately granted complete independence
B. Failed to secure full agreement but shaped later constitutional legislation
C. Produced no constitutional influence
D. Created Pakistan in 1932
Correct Answer: B
They did not resolve the key political conflicts, yet their recommendations influenced the Government of India Act 1935.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1930-1932 - Constitutional Developments - Round Table Conference
The British Government acknowledged after the first session that the participation of which party was essential?
A. Indian National Congress
B. Unionist Party alone
C. Justice Party alone
D. British Labour Party alone
Correct Answer: A
The absence of Congress limited the legitimacy and effectiveness of the first conference.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1930-1932 - Constitutional Developments - Round Table Conference
Which term best describes the method used at the conferences?
A. Direct popular referendum
B. Military arbitration
C. Judicial trial
D. Negotiation among governments, parties, communities and princes
Correct Answer: D
The conferences were negotiating forums rather than elected constituent assemblies.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1930-1932 - Constitutional Developments - Round Table Conference
The period covered by the three conferences began in November 1930 and ended in:
A. January 1931
B. August 1935
C. December 1932
D. March 1940
Correct Answer: C
The third and final session concluded in December 1932.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1930-1932 - Constitutional Developments - Round Table Conference
Which major constitutional law was eventually influenced by the conference deliberations?
A. Indian Councils Act 1861
B. Government of India Act 1935
C. Government of India Act 1858
D. Indian Independence Act 1947 only
Correct Answer: B
The conference reports, White Paper and parliamentary committee process contributed to the 1935 Act.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1930-1932 - Constitutional Developments - Round Table Conference
The conferences are important in Pakistan Affairs because Muslim leaders used them to demand:
A. Constitutional safeguards and effective Muslim representation
B. Abolition of all provinces
C. Permanent British rule
D. End of every elected legislature
Correct Answer: A
Muslim delegates pressed for federalism, separate electorates and protection of Muslim majorities and minorities.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1930-1932 - Constitutional Developments - Round Table Conference
Which issue repeatedly prevented a comprehensive constitutional settlement?
A. Postal tariffs only
B. University examinations
C. Naval boundaries
D. Minority and communal representation
Correct Answer: D
The communities failed to agree on representation, electorates and safeguards.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1930-1932 - Constitutional Developments - Round Table Conference
The constitutional idea most consistently discussed at the conferences was:
A. A return to Company rule
B. A unitary monarchy without provinces
C. An All-India Federation
D. A military confederation with Britain
Correct Answer: C
The conferences explored a federation combining British Indian provinces and participating princely states.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1930-1932 - Constitutional Developments - Round Table Conference
The first session was formally opened by:
A. King Edward VIII
B. King George V
C. Queen Victoria
D. Lord Irwin
Correct Answer: B
King George V opened the first session in the Royal Gallery of the House of Lords.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1930-1932 - Constitutional Developments - Round Table Conference
Who served as British Prime Minister and principal chairman during the conferences?
A. Ramsay MacDonald
B. Stanley Baldwin
C. Winston Churchill
D. Clement Attlee
Correct Answer: A
Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald chaired the principal proceedings.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1930-1932 - Constitutional Developments - Round Table Conference
The Round Table Conferences brought together representatives of British India, British political parties and:
A. The Ottoman Empire
B. The Soviet Union
C. Afghanistan only
D. Indian princely states
Correct Answer: D
The proposed federation required discussion with both British Indian provinces and princely states.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1930-1932 - Constitutional Developments - Round Table Conference
Which mass movement was underway when the First Round Table Conference met?
A. Quit India Movement
B. Khilafat Movement
C. Civil Disobedience Movement
D. Swadeshi Movement of 1905 only
Correct Answer: C
Congress had launched Civil Disobedience, and many of its leaders were imprisoned.