The Nehru Report Flashcards
What was the Nehru Report, and when was it presented?
The Nehru Report was a set of proposals for the future constitution of India, presented by Jawaharlal Nehru at the All Parties Conference in 1928.
What happened after the boycott of the Simon Commission?
After the boycott of the Simon Commission in 1927, the British government was left with no alternative but to allow the Indians to draft proposals for the upcoming constitution.
What was the allowance for the Indians to draft proposals for the upcoming constitution seen as?
This move was seen as a victory for Indian nationalism and a step towards self-rule.
Which Conference was held to draft the proposals for the upcoming constitution and where was it held? Who held it and why?
The Indian leaders held an All-Parties Conference in Delhi to draft the proposals.
What were the main points outlined in the Nehru Report?
India should be given a dominion status, with the British monarchy as a nominal head,
India to be a federation with a bicameral legislature at the Centre.
The constitutional head of India would be a Governor General, who would have the same powers as the British Crown.
Muslims would have a one-fourth representation at the Centre.
There would be no separate electorates for minorities.
Provinces would not have a system of weightage.
What is meant by “dominion status” as proposed in the Nehru Report?
Dominion status refers to a form of self-governance within the British Empire, where a territory or country has its own government and is largely autonomous, but still acknowledges the British monarch as its nominal head.
What is a “bicameral legislature,” as suggested in the Nehru Report?
A bicameral legislature consists of two separate chambers or houses, such as an upper house (e.g., a Senate) and a lower house (e.g., a House of Representatives). In the Nehru Report, it was proposed for the central government of India.
What is meant by a “system of weightage,” which was rejected in the Nehru Report?
A system of weightage involves giving additional representation or voting power to certain groups based on predetermined criteria. The Nehru Report rejected this system to ensure fair and equal representation for all provinces in India.
What are “separate electorates,” and why were they rejected in the Nehru Report?
Separate electorates refer to the practice of separate voting arrangements for different religious or ethnic groups, leading to segregated representation. The Nehru Report rejected separate electorates to promote unity and equality among all communities in India.
List the 6 main points of the Nehru Report.
India should be given a dominion status, with the British monarchy as a nominal head,
India to be a federation with a bicameral legislature at the Centre.
The constitutional head of India would be a Governor General, who would have the same powers as the British Crown.
Muslims would have a one-fourth representation at the Centre.
There would be no separate electorates for minorities.
Provinces would not have a system of weightage.
What were Mr. Jinnah’s and the other members of the Muslim League’s reservations about the Nehru Report’s proposal for complete self-government in India?
Mr. Jinnah and other members of the Muslim League had reservations about the Nehru Report’s proposal for complete self-government in India since not much was being done to protect the rights of minorities.
What amendments did Mr. Jinnah and the Muslim League propose to the Nehru Report?
Mr. Jinnah and the Muslim League proposed amendments to the Nehru Report to address concerns regarding the protection of minority rights. However, these proposed amendments were rejected by the Indian National Congress.
How did Mr. Jinnah view the Nehru Report in terms of its impact on the relationship between the Congress and the Muslim League?
Mr. Jinnah viewed the Nehru Report as a turning point in the relationship between the Congress and the Muslim League.
When did Chaudry Rehmat Ali write his pamphlet?
1933
What did Chaudry Rehmat Ali write?
He wrote a pamphlet titled ‘Now or Never’
