UPPSC 2013 GS-I Modern Indian History
Question

Who amongst the following had demanded first the dominion status for India?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru and Jaykar

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru and Jaykar”.

Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru and Jaykar were among the first to demand dominion status for India. They were prominent leaders of the Liberal Party and advocated for constitutional reforms and self-governance within the British Empire.

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