With reference to the period of Indian freedom struggle, which of the following was/were recommended by the Nehru report? 1. Complete Independence for India. 2. Joint electorates for reservation of seats for minorities 3. Provision of fundamental right for the people of India in the constitution. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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Correct answer: 2 and 3 only. The Nehru Report, drafted in response to Lord Birkenhead’s challenge, was prepared by a committee led by Motilal Nehru. Key members included Tej Bahadur Sapru, M.S. Aney, Subhash Chandra Bose, and G.R. Pradhan. Option (b) is correct: Recommendations were:  Dominion status on lines of self-governing dominions but not full independence.  Rejection of separate electorates. Joint electorates with reservation of seats for Muslims at the Centre and in areas where they were in minority.  Nineteen fundamental rights, including the rights to form unions, the right to equal treatment for women, and universal adult suffrage.  Responsible government at the Centre and in provinces.  Provisions to protect the cultural and religious rights of minorities. UPSC GS Paper-I PYQs 92 78

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