GS PrelimsHistory (Modern India)Simon Commission and Nehru Report2011

With reference to the period of Indian freedom struggle, which of the following was/were recommended by the Nehru report ? 1. Complete Independence for India. 2. Joint electorates for reservation of seats for minorities. 3. Provision of fundamental rights for the people of India in the Constitution. Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

A

1 only

B

2 and 3 only

C

1 and 3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

1. The Nehru Report (1928) was a memorandum outlining a proposed new dominion status constitution for India, prepared by a committee chaired by Motilal Nehru during the Indian freedom struggle. 2. Statement 1 is incorrect: The Nehru Report recommended Dominion Status for India within the British Commonwealth, not Complete Independence (Purna Swaraj). The demand for Complete Independence was formally adopted later by the Congress at the Lahore session in 1929. 3. Statement 2 is correct: The report rejected the principle of separate electorates but recommended joint electorates with reservation of seats for minorities (in proportion to their population) at the Centre and in provinces where they were in a minority. This was a compromise to address minority concerns while promoting national unity. 4. Statement 3 is correct: The Nehru Report included a declaration of rights, outlining nineteen fundamental rights for the people of India to be enshrined in the Constitution. This was a significant step towards codifying citizens' rights. Therefore, only statements 2 and 3 were recommended by the Nehru Report.

More History (Modern India) PYQs

View all History (Modern India) questions →

Master UPSC Revision

Get 10,000+ topic-wise MCQs, spaced repetition, daily CSAT challenges, and detailed performance analytics.

Coming Soon to Play Store
Coming Soon to Play Store