Previous year MCQs

Modern Indian History UPPSC 2005 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following is not true about the Cripps Mission?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: The formation of new Executive Council with equal representation for both Hindus & Muslims.

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “The formation of new Executive Council with equal representation for both Hindus & Muslims. ”.
Proposals of Cripps Mission

1) Setting up of an Indian dominion.

2) A Constituent Assembly would be formed to frame a new constitution for the country.

3) Any province unwilling to join the Indian dominion could form a separate union and have a separate constitution.

4) The transfer of power and the rights of minorities would be safeguarded by negotiations between the Constituent Assembly and the British government.

5) In the meantime, until this new constitution came into force, India's defence would be controlled by the British and the powers of the Governor-General would remain unaltered.

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