Q. With reference to the Cripps Proposals, which one of the following statements is/are correct?
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1 only

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2 only

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 and 2

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Solution

The correct option is A 1 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Sir Stafford Cripps, a member of cabinet, was sent to India in 1942 to solve the Indian problems. Proposal of Cripps: After the war India would be given the same status as the other Dominions (for instance Canada and Australia) had; immediately after the constituent assembly would be set up: The princely would be free to choose to join the Indian union or to stay out (Right to self-determination).

Statement 2 is incorrect: The people of princely states were not given the right to elect representatives to the proposed constitution making body. Their representatives were to be selected by the rulers.

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Q. With reference to the Cripps Proposals, which one of the following statements is/are correct?

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Which of the following features were included in the “Cabinet Proposals”?

1. The princely states would retain all subjects other than, those ceded to the Union.

2. Setting up of Constitution making body by the Indians.

3. Formation of Executive Council and equal representation to the Muslims and Hindus in the council.

4. Elections to Constituent Assembly were to be held by a method of proportional representation by the provincial assembly.

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