Question

Q4. Consider the following statements with respect to London Declaration:

1. The London Declaration was a declaration issued by the 1949 Commonwealth Prime Ministers’ Conference

2. It was declared on the issue of India’s continued membership.

Which of the above statements are correct?

• A. a) 1 only
• B. b) 2 only
• C. c) Both 1 and 2
• D. d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C

c) Both 1 and 2

The London Declaration was a declaration issued by the 1949 Commonwealth Prime Ministers’ Conference on the issue of India’s continued membership in the Commonwealth of Nations after its transition to a republican constitution.

It was made in London on 28 April 1949 and marked the birth of the modern Commonwealth.