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What significant declaration was made by the Indian National Congress during the Lahore Session of 1929?
The Congress declared complete independence as its goal.
What did the Indian National Congress request from the British government after the Lahore Session?
They asked to convene a Constituent Assembly.
What was the outcome of the Round Table Conferences held in London?
They resulted in a White Paper in 1933, which was later rejected by the Indian National Congress in 1934.
Who was sent to India in 1942 to address the constitutional deadlock, and what was his proposal?
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How were the British India representatives for the proposed Constituent Assembly to be elected according to the Cripps Mission Plan?
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What event on August 15, 1947, marked a significant change for India?
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What was the purpose of the Independence Act of 1947?
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Who led the demand for a Constituent Assembly in 1922?
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What was the response of the Indian people to the Simon Commission in 1928?
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What was the criticism of the Government of India Act of 1919?
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What did Lord Birkenhead claim about Indians in relation to constitutional development?
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Who chaired the all-party committee formed in reaction to the Simon Commission?
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Why was there a growing demand for a Constituent Assembly over time?
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