Multiple choice

With reference to the period of India 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:

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 and 3 only

  3. 1 and 3 only

  4. 1, 2 and 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The "Nehru Report" (1928) was a memorandum outlining a proposed new Dominion (see dominion status) constitution for India. It was prepared by a committee of the All Parties Conference chaired by Motilal Nehru with his son Jawaharlal acting as secretary. Some of the important elements of the report are:

  1. Dominion status 
  2. Not separate electorate but joint electorate with reserved seat for minorities
  3. Linguistic provinces 
  4. 19 Fundamental rights 
  5. Responsible government at centre and provinces

Keep practicing — related questions