Simla conference

Question 1

What was the Shimla Conference and when was it held?

Answer 1

Held in June–July 1945, proposed by Viceroy Sir Wavell to discuss a new constitutional framework.

Question 2

Who proposed the Shimla Conference?

Answer 2

Sir Archibald Wavell, the Viceroy of India.

Question 3

What major suggestion was made regarding the Executive Council in the Shimla Conference?

Answer 3

A new Executive Council with only Indian members was proposed; only the Viceroy and Commander-in-Chief would remain non-Indians.

Question 4

What was the representation formula proposed for the Executive Council?

Answer 4

Equal representation for Hindus and Muslims.

Question 5

Why did the Shimla Conference fail?

Answer 5

Because Muhammad Ali Jinnah demanded that the Muslim League alone should nominate all Muslim members and wanted a communal veto.

Question 6

Why was Jinnah’s demand controversial?

Answer 6

Because the Muslim League had ministries only in Assam and Sind, yet demanded exclusive authority to choose all Muslim representatives.