Nehru Report

Description: The Nehru Report was a proposal for constitutional reform in India presented by the All Parties Conference Committee chaired by Motilal Nehru in 1928. The report aimed to address the political and communal issues in India and provide a framework for self-governance. Test your knowledge about the Nehru Report with this quiz.
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Who chaired the All Parties Conference Committee that drafted the Nehru Report?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Motilal Nehru

  4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Motilal Nehru, the father of Jawaharlal Nehru, chaired the All Parties Conference Committee that drafted the Nehru Report.

In which year was the Nehru Report presented?

  1. 1927

  2. 1928

  3. 1929

  4. 1930


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Nehru Report was presented in 1928 after extensive deliberations by the All Parties Conference Committee.

What was the primary objective of the Nehru Report?

  1. To propose constitutional reforms in India

  2. To address communal issues

  3. To provide a framework for self-governance

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Nehru Report aimed to achieve all of the above objectives: proposing constitutional reforms, addressing communal issues, and providing a framework for self-governance in India.

Which political party played a leading role in the drafting of the Nehru Report?

  1. Indian National Congress

  2. Muslim League

  3. Hindu Mahasabha

  4. Swaraj Party


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress, under the leadership of Motilal Nehru, played a leading role in the drafting of the Nehru Report.

What was the main recommendation of the Nehru Report regarding the communal issue?

  1. Joint electorates with reservation of seats for minorities

  2. Separate electorates for minorities

  3. Proportional representation

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nehru Report recommended joint electorates with reservation of seats for minorities to address the communal issue and ensure representation of different communities in the legislature.

How many members were there in the All Parties Conference Committee that drafted the Nehru Report?

  1. 10

  2. 15

  3. 20

  4. 25


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The All Parties Conference Committee consisted of 25 members, representing various political parties and communities in India.

Which prominent Muslim leader opposed the Nehru Report?

  1. Muhammad Ali Jinnah

  2. Abul Kalam Azad

  3. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

  4. Liaquat Ali Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the leader of the Muslim League, opposed the Nehru Report, arguing that it did not adequately protect the interests of the Muslim community.

What was the reaction of the British government to the Nehru Report?

  1. They accepted the report and implemented its recommendations

  2. They rejected the report outright

  3. They partially accepted the report and proposed modifications

  4. They ignored the report completely


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The British government partially accepted the Nehru Report and proposed modifications, leading to further negotiations and discussions.

Which constitutional body was proposed by the Nehru Report to be the central legislature of India?

  1. Central Assembly

  2. Legislative Assembly

  3. Council of States

  4. Federal Legislature


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Nehru Report proposed the establishment of a Federal Legislature as the central legislature of India, consisting of two chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate.

What was the proposed size of the House of Representatives under the Nehru Report?

  1. 300 members

  2. 400 members

  3. 500 members

  4. 600 members


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Nehru Report proposed that the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the Federal Legislature, would consist of 500 members.

What was the proposed size of the Senate under the Nehru Report?

  1. 150 members

  2. 200 members

  3. 250 members

  4. 300 members


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Nehru Report proposed that the Senate, the upper chamber of the Federal Legislature, would consist of 200 members.

Which province was proposed to be divided into two separate provinces under the Nehru Report?

  1. Bombay

  2. Bengal

  3. Punjab

  4. Madras


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Nehru Report proposed the division of Bengal into two separate provinces: West Bengal and East Bengal, to address the communal tensions in the region.

What was the proposed name for the dominion of India under the Nehru Report?

  1. United States of India

  2. Dominion of India

  3. Republic of India

  4. Indian Federation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Nehru Report proposed that India would become a dominion within the British Empire, known as the Dominion of India.

Which prominent Indian leader served as the Secretary of the All Parties Conference Committee that drafted the Nehru Report?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  3. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

  4. Jayaprakash Narayan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru served as the Secretary of the All Parties Conference Committee that drafted the Nehru Report.

What was the ultimate fate of the Nehru Report?

  1. It was accepted by the British government and implemented

  2. It was rejected by the British government

  3. It was accepted by the Indian National Congress but rejected by the Muslim League

  4. It was never implemented


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Nehru Report was never implemented as it failed to gain the support of both the British government and the Indian National Congress.

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