The 'Shimla Conference' of 1945 was called by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Shimla Conference' of 1945 was called by:
A. Lord Wavell
B. Lord Mountbatten
C. Clement Attlee
D. Stafford Cripps
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Lord Wavell convened the Simla Conference in June 1945 to discuss the Wavell Plan for Indian self-government.

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Practice More Modern History of India Questions

Question #1
The Indian Constitution came into effect on:
A. November 26, 1949
B. January 26, 1950
C. January 26, 1949
D. August 15, 1947

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Indian Constitution came into effect on January 26, 1950, which is celebrated as Republic Day. The Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949.

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Question #2
The Chauri Chaura incident led to the suspension of:
A. Quit India Movement
B. Swadeshi Movement
C. Non-Cooperation Movement
D. Civil Disobedience Movement

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Gandhi called off the movement in 1922 after the violence.

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Question #3
Following which event did Mahatma Gandhi abruptly suspend the Non-Cooperation Movement in February 1922?
A. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
B. Passing of the Rowlatt Act
C. Arrest of Lal Lajpat Rai
D. Chauri Chaura Incident

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Mahatma Gandhi withdrew the Non-Cooperation Movement because of the violent Chauri Chaura incident (Gorakhpur, UP) where an angry crowd set fire to a police station, killing 22 policemen.

This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India