Consider the following statements 1. The Commonwealth of India Bill w...
- The Commonwealth of India Bill, which was drafted in India and to which Annie Besant, Tej Bahadur Sapru, V.S. Srinivasa Shastri made important contributions, was accepted unanimously by the executive committee of the Parliamentary Labour Party.
- The Bill had its first reading in the House of Commons in December 1925; it was defeated, but it proved crucial as it had the support of extensive sections of Indian opinion, and specified in clear words that "India shall be placed on an equal footing with the self-governing dominions".
Consider the following statements 1. The Commonwealth of India Bill w...
The correct answer is option 'A' - 1 Only.
Explanation:
1. The Commonwealth of India Bill was rejected by the executive committee of the parliamentary labour party: This statement is correct. The Commonwealth of India Bill, also known as the Indian Statutory Commission, was introduced in 1930 by the British government to propose constitutional reforms in India. However, it faced strong opposition from various political groups, including the Indian National Congress. The executive committee of the parliamentary labour party, which consisted of members of the British Labour Party, rejected the bill due to concerns about its provisions and their impact on the rights and aspirations of the Indian people.
2. It had the support of extensive sections of Indian opinion: This statement is incorrect. The Commonwealth of India Bill did not have the support of extensive sections of Indian opinion. The bill was heavily criticized by various political parties and leaders in India, including the Indian National Congress. They argued that the proposed reforms were inadequate and did not address the demand for self-government and independence. The Congress called for the complete rejection of the bill and continued its struggle for full independence.
In conclusion, statement 1 is correct as the Commonwealth of India Bill was indeed rejected by the executive committee of the parliamentary labour party. However, statement 2 is incorrect as the bill did not have the support of extensive sections of Indian opinion.