Which of the following statements is NOT true about the First Round Table Conference?

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: February 3, 2024

Question: Which of the following statements is not true about the first round table conference?

A    It was held in London in 1930

B   The conference aimed to discuss constitutional reforms for India

C   Mahatma Gandhi represented the Indian National Congress at the conference

D  The discussions at the conference resulted in the Government of India Act 1935

Answer:   Mahatma Gandhi represented the Indian National Congress at the conference

 

AspectDescription
Year·        1930 to 1931
Location·        London, United Kingdom
Purpose·        To discuss constitutional reforms for India and address the political situation.
Participants·        British government officials, including the British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald.

·        Representatives from various Indian political parties and communities.

Representatives·        Allama Iqbal (All-India Muslim League)

·        M.R. Jayakar (Justice Party)

·        Tej Bahadur Sapru (Liberal Party)

·        B.R. Ambedkar (Scheduled Castes Federation)

Indian National Congress·        The Indian National Congress, under Mahatma Gandhi’s leadership, boycotted the conference.
Outcomes·        Discussions on constitutional reforms and self-governance in India.

·        The idea of separate electorates for minorities was debated.

·        No concrete agreement was reached, but it set the stage for further discussions.

Subsequent Events·        The Government of India Act 1935 was eventually passed, introducing provincial autonomy and significant reforms.
Significance·        The conferences played a role in shaping the future of constitutional development in India.

·        Demonstrated the complexity of finding a consensus among diverse Indian groups and the British government.