Question

Assertion (A): The Shimla Conference was declared a failure by Lord Wavell on 10 July, 1946.
Reason (R): The Muslim League and Indian National Congress (INC) failed to reach a mutual agreement on the representation of Hindus in the Viceroy's Executive Council.

• A. A is true but R is false.
• B. A is false but R is true.
• C. Both A and R are false.
• D. Both A and R are true.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both A and R are false.

Lord Wavell, the Viceroy of India, called a Conference in Shimla to resolve the political issue in India. Mohammed Ali Jinnah represented the Muslim League while Maulana Abul Kalam Azad represented the Congress. However, there was a difference of opinion on the issue of the representation of the Muslim seats in the Viceroy's Executive Council, and both sides failed to reach a conclusion. Thus, this conference was declared a failure by Lord Wavell on 14 July, 1946.