CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Simla Conference
The proposed provincial coalitions were intended to focus ministers on:
A. Military conquest
B. Heavy administrative tasks
C. Drawing partition boundaries
D. Ending all provincial taxation
Correct Answer: B
The official statement stressed governance and reconstruction needs.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Simla Conference
Was the final release of every provincial detainee decided immediately by London?
A. No
B. Yes, without exception
C. Yes, by Jinnah
D. Yes, by the Congress president
Correct Answer: A
Decisions about remaining provincial detainees were left for future central and provincial governments.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Simla Conference
The release of Congress leaders made it possible for:
A. The British Cabinet to resign
B. The League to dissolve
C. Japan to join the conference
D. The principal nationalist leadership to attend Simla
Correct Answer: D
The conference required participation by senior Congress leaders.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Simla Conference
The release of Congress leaders was related to their detention after:
A. Khilafat
B. Non-Cooperation of 1920 only
C. Quit India
D. Partition of Bengal
Correct Answer: C
The remaining Working Committee members had been detained since the 1942 movement.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Simla Conference
Which detainees did the Viceroy's Council recommend releasing before the conference?
A. Muslim League Working Committee
B. Remaining Congress Working Committee members
C. All provincial governors
D. Members of the British Parliament
Correct Answer: B
Their release allowed leading Congress figures to participate in the talks.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Simla Conference
The plan suggested that provincial coalition governments could help reduce:
A. Communal differences
B. Foreign trade
C. Railway fares
D. Judicial appeals
Correct Answer: A
Coalition rule was expected to build practical inter-party cooperation.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Simla Conference
Which event in 1939 had caused many Congress provincial ministries to resign?
A. The Simla Conference
B. The Cabinet Mission
C. The 1945 elections
D. India's entry into the Second World War without consultation
Correct Answer: D
Their resignation led to direct rule in several provinces.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Simla Conference
The plan hoped responsible governments would be restored in Section 93 provinces on a:
A. Military basis
B. Single-community basis
C. Coalition basis
D. Hereditary basis
Correct Answer: C
The British wanted participation by major provincial parties and communities.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Simla Conference
Some provinces had come under direct gubernatorial rule using:
A. Section 144
B. Section 93 of the Government of India Act, 1935
C. Article 370
D. Section 8 of the Independence Act
Correct Answer: B
Section 93 was used after Congress ministries resigned and responsible ministries were absent.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Simla Conference
The British hoped cooperation at the centre would encourage coalition governments in the:
A. Provinces
B. Princely states only
C. United Kingdom
D. League of Nations
Correct Answer: A
The plan expected central cooperation to influence provincial politics.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Simla Conference
Which statement best summarises the Executive Council proposal?
A. Complete independence
B. No change in Indian membership
C. A council composed only of governors
D. Almost complete Indianisation with British control retained at the top and in defence
Correct Answer: D
The plan transferred most portfolios to Indians but preserved the Viceroy and Commander-in-Chief.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Simla Conference
The reconstituted council was expected to provide Indian leaders with experience of:
A. Military command only
B. Provincial partition
C. Cooperation in government
D. Judicial review only
Correct Answer: C
Britain hoped joint administration would help produce agreement on future constitutional arrangements.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Simla Conference
The High Commissioner proposal reflected a distinction between the Viceroy's role and:
A. Leadership of Congress
B. Representation of United Kingdom interests
C. Leadership of the Muslim League
D. Command of provincial police
Correct Answer: B
Separate representation would emphasise the Viceroy's constitutional position.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Simla Conference
The plan also proposed appointment of a United Kingdom:
A. High Commissioner in India
B. Prime Minister of India
C. Military governor
D. Election commissioner
Correct Answer: A
A British High Commissioner would represent specific United Kingdom interests.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Simla Conference
The relations of the Crown with the Indian States were:
A. Abolished immediately
B. Transferred to Congress
C. Transferred to the Muslim League
D. Not affected by the plan
Correct Answer: D
The Viceroy continued as Crown Representative in dealings with princely states.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Simla Conference
The plan proposed appointment of fully accredited Indian representatives:
A. Only in provincial capitals
B. Only in princely states
C. Abroad
D. Only in London universities
Correct Answer: C
The proposal aimed to strengthen India's international representation.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Simla Conference
Which matters were excluded from the proposed Indian External Affairs portfolio?
A. Relations with all foreign states
B. Tribal and frontier matters linked with defence
C. Trade missions abroad
D. Diplomatic representation
Correct Answer: B
Defence-related frontier and tribal questions remained outside the transferred responsibility.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Simla Conference
External Affairs for British India was proposed to be placed under:
A. An Indian member
B. The Commander-in-Chief
C. The Secretary of State
D. The Governor of Punjab
Correct Answer: A
This was a notable extension of Indian responsibility.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Simla Conference
Members selected for the council were expected to support:
A. The Axis powers
B. A military revolt
C. Immediate partition without talks
D. The war against Japan
Correct Answer: D
Cooperation in completing the war was an express condition of appointment.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Simla Conference
Who retained ultimate constitutional authority in the interim scheme?
A. The Congress president
B. The Muslim League president
C. The Viceroy
D. The Federal Assembly
Correct Answer: C
The Viceroy retained nomination, reserve and constitutional powers under the existing law.