CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Wavell plan
Which feature most clearly prevented the council from being fully sovereign?
A. Indians held most portfolios
B. The Viceroy and Commander-in-Chief retained supreme authority
C. External Affairs was transferred
D. Minorities were represented
Correct Answer: B
Imperial control remained at the top and over defence.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Wavell plan
The council proposal was designed to encourage Indians to work together before deciding:
A. The permanent constitutional settlement
B. Japan's surrender terms
C. British parliamentary elections
D. The borders of Burma
Correct Answer: A
Interim cooperation was intended to facilitate later constitutional agreement.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Wavell plan
Which statement best summarises the council's composition?
A. Entirely British
B. Entirely elected
C. Entirely Muslim League
D. Almost entirely Indian, communally balanced, but headed by the British Viceroy
Correct Answer: D
The council would be Indian-majority without ending the Viceroy's authority.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Wavell plan
The Indianisation proposal transferred most day-to-day central administration to:
A. British military commanders
B. Provincial judges
C. Indian political leaders
D. Princely rulers only
Correct Answer: C
This was the most significant practical concession in the plan.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Wavell plan
Which portfolio remained most clearly under British wartime control?
A. Education
B. Defence
C. Health
D. Agriculture
Correct Answer: B
The Commander-in-Chief remained responsible for the war portfolio.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Wavell plan
The Viceroy's role as Crown Representative related especially to:
A. Indian princely states
B. Provincial legislatures
C. Congress committees
D. Muslim League branches
Correct Answer: A
Relations with the rulers were kept outside the proposed council change.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Wavell plan
Did the Wavell Plan alter Crown relations with the princely states?
A. Yes, they were abolished
B. Yes, they were transferred to Congress
C. Yes, all states became provinces
D. No
Correct Answer: D
The Viceroy remained Crown Representative in dealings with Indian states.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Wavell plan
The High Commissioner proposal would distinguish British interests from the office of the:
A. Congress president
B. Commander-in-Chief
C. Viceroy
D. Governor of Punjab
Correct Answer: C
The arrangement sought to separate ordinary British representation from the Viceroy's constitutional role.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Wavell plan
The proposed British representative in India would be called the:
A. Prime Minister of India
B. United Kingdom High Commissioner
C. Secretary of State
D. Federal Governor
Correct Answer: B
A High Commissioner would represent specific United Kingdom interests.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Wavell plan
The Wavell Plan proposed fully accredited Indian representatives:
A. Abroad
B. Only in provincial capitals
C. Only in London universities
D. Only in princely states
Correct Answer: A
The plan aimed to expand India's international representation.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Wavell plan
Which matters remained excluded from the Indian External Affairs portfolio?
A. Diplomatic representation abroad
B. Trade relations
C. International conferences
D. Tribal and frontier matters connected with defence
Correct Answer: D
Defence-related frontier and tribal questions remained under reserved control.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Wavell plan
The proposed Indian member for External Affairs would control:
A. War operations
B. Princely-state succession
C. External relations of British India
D. Provincial police
Correct Answer: C
External Affairs was to be transferred to Indian responsibility with specified exceptions.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Wavell plan
Council members were expected to support the continuing war against:
A. Germany
B. Japan
C. Italy
D. Afghanistan
Correct Answer: B
Cooperation in completing the war was an express condition.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Wavell plan
Was the Executive Council to include provincial political experience?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Only military experience
D. Only British administrative experience
Correct Answer: A
Current and former provincial premiers were invited to contribute names and experience.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Wavell plan
The plan sought an Executive Council resembling an:
A. Independent parliament
B. Judicial commission
C. Military council
D. Interim national government
Correct Answer: D
Most central portfolios would be held by major Indian political representatives.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Wavell plan
Scheduled Castes were treated in the plan as:
A. Automatically counted as Caste Hindus
B. Excluded from representation
C. A separate represented category
D. Members of the Muslim quota
Correct Answer: C
The invitation list and representation design recognised the Scheduled Castes separately.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Wavell plan
Which groups were expected to receive additional representation?
A. Only Europeans
B. Sikhs, Scheduled Castes and other minorities
C. Only princes
D. Only provincial governors
Correct Answer: B
The official statement sought balanced representation of the main communities.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Wavell plan
Did parity mean that only Muslims and Caste Hindus would be represented?
A. No
B. Yes
C. Only during wartime
D. Only in provinces
Correct Answer: A
Other important communities were also to receive representation.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Wavell plan
Equal proportions of Muslims and Caste Hindus were known as:
A. Dyarchy
B. Paramountcy
C. Separate electorates
D. Parity
Correct Answer: D
Parity referred to equal representation of the two principal communal categories.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1945 - Constitutional Proposals - Wavell plan
The plan proposed equal proportions of Muslims and:
A. Sikhs
B. Scheduled Castes
C. Caste Hindus
D. Indian Christians
Correct Answer: C
Parity between Muslims and Caste Hindus was a defining clause.