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1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Simla Conference
The Simla Conference should also not be confused with the Indo-Pakistan:
A. Delhi Proposals of 1927
B. Simla Agreement of 1972
C. Lucknow Pact of 1916
D. Communal Award of 1932
Correct Answer: B
The 1972 Simla Agreement concerned relations between independent India and Pakistan.
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1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Simla Conference
The Simla Conference of 1945 should not be confused with the:
A. Simla Deputation of 1906
B. Lahore Resolution of 1940
C. Cripps Mission of 1942
D. August Offer of 1940
Correct Answer: A
The 1906 Simla Deputation was a separate Muslim constitutional delegation to Lord Minto.
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1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Simla Conference
The historical spelling 'Simla' refers to the city now commonly called:
A. Sialkot
B. Shillong
C. Srinagar
D. Shimla
Correct Answer: D
Simla was the colonial spelling of present-day Shimla.
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1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Simla Conference
The Simla Conference lasted approximately:
A. Three days
B. Three months
C. Three weeks
D. One year
Correct Answer: C
It ran from 25 June to 14 July 1945.
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1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Simla Conference
The Simla Conference ended on:
A. 11 July 1945
B. 14 July 1945
C. 25 July 1945
D. 19 September 1945
Correct Answer: B
Wavell ended the failed negotiations on 14 July 1945.
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1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Simla Conference
The Simla Conference formally opened on:
A. 25 June 1945
B. 14 June 1945
C. 6 July 1945
D. 14 July 1945
Correct Answer: A
The conference began on 25 June 1945 after the Wavell Plan had been announced.
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1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Simla Conference
The conference took place at:
A. Minto Park, Lahore
B. Viceroy's House, Delhi
C. Aga Khan Palace, Poona
D. Viceregal Lodge, Simla
Correct Answer: D
The leading politicians met under the Viceroy at the Viceregal Lodge in Simla.
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1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Simla Conference
The Simla Conference was held mainly to discuss the:
A. Cripps Proposals
B. Cabinet Mission Plan
C. Wavell Plan
D. 3 June Plan
Correct Answer: C
The conference was called to obtain Indian agreement on reconstituting the Viceroy's Executive Council.
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1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Simla Conference
Who convened the Simla Conference of 1945?
A. Lord Linlithgow
B. Lord Wavell
C. Lord Mountbatten
D. Sir Stafford Cripps
Correct Answer: B
Field-Marshal Viscount Wavell, the Viceroy of India, called the conference.
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1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Simla Conference
The Simla Conference was held in which year?
A. 1945
B. 1940
C. 1942
D. 1946
Correct Answer: A
The conference was convened by Viceroy Lord Wavell in June–July 1945.