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
| Aspect |
Description |
| 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. |
