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What was the consequence if suffrage was not established, according to the Muslim League's amendments?
What was the consequence if suffrage was not established, according to the Muslim League's amendments?
What was the minimum percentage of Muslim representation demanded by the Muslim League in the Central Legislature?
What was the minimum percentage of Muslim representation demanded by the Muslim League in the Central Legislature?
What was the form of the constitution proposed by the Muslim League?
What was the form of the constitution proposed by the Muslim League?
What was the deadline set by the Congress for the British Government to make a constitution?
What was the deadline set by the Congress for the British Government to make a constitution?
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What was the significance of January 26, according to the Congress?
What was the significance of January 26, according to the Congress?
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What was the outcome of the All Parties Conference held in March 1928?
What was the outcome of the All Parties Conference held in March 1928?
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According to the Nehru Report, what should be the composition of the House of Representatives?
According to the Nehru Report, what should be the composition of the House of Representatives?
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What was the proposed role of the Governor-General in the Nehru Report?
What was the proposed role of the Governor-General in the Nehru Report?
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Why did the Nehru Report propose a reserved seat for communities in Punjab and Bengal?
Why did the Nehru Report propose a reserved seat for communities in Punjab and Bengal?
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What was the minimum percentage of Muslim population required in a province for reservation of Muslim seats, according to the Nehru Report?
What was the minimum percentage of Muslim population required in a province for reservation of Muslim seats, according to the Nehru Report?
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Study Notes
Amendments by Jinnah
- Four amendments presented by Jinnah in the report:
- At least one-third Muslim representation in the Central Legislature
- Reserved seats for Muslims in Punjab and Bengal if adult suffrage not established
- Federal form of government with residual powers vested in provinces
- Sind to be made a separate province; reforms to be introduced in NWFP and Balochistan
Nehru Report
- Presented in the fourth session of the All Parties Conference in 1928
- Demands included:
- Semi-independent polities under British Crown with parliamentary form of government
- Bicameral legislature consisting of Senate and House of Representatives
- Governor-General to act on advice of executive council
- Federal form of government with residual powers vested in Centre
- Reserved seats for communities in Punjab and Bengal if Muslim population at least 10%
- Independent judiciary; Muslim representation at Centre
- Sind to be separated from Bombay; reforms to be introduced in NWFP and Balochistan
Reaction to Nehru Report
- Unacceptable to Muslims; Muslim members of the Committee did not sign it
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Test your knowledge of the Pakistan Movement with this quiz, covering key events and milestones, including the All Parties Conference and the Nehru Report. Learn about the struggles and demands of the Indian subcontinent's journey towards independence. Evaluate your understanding of the historical context and the role of prominent figures in shaping the country's future.
