Who suggested the reconstitution of the Viceroy Executive Council in which all the Portfolios including that of War Members were to be held by the Indian leaders?
✓ Correct answer: b) Shimla Conference
ExplanationIn June 1945, Lord Wavell, the Viceroy of India, proposed the Wavell Plan at the Simla Conference to reconstitute the Viceroy’s Executive Council.The plan’s key features included:1. All members of the Executive Council would be Indian except the governor general and commander-in-chief.2. Equal representation for Caste Hindus and Muslims.3. All portfolios, including that of War Members were to be held by the Indians.4. The Viceroy/Governor-General would retain veto power, but its use would be minimal.132
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