SIMLA CONFERENCE FAILS

The Cabinet Mission, including Mr. Alexander, Sir Stafford Cripps, and Lord Pathak Lawrence, faced a deadlock in India. Mr. Jinnah insisted on Pakistan, and his concessions were deemed inadequate by Congress. The Simla conference ended in failure. Despite the excitement outside the Vice-Regal Lodge, with Congress flags and crowds, the meeting concluded without success. Nehru, recently back from Malaya, attended, while Gandhi remained a key influence. Despite the current failure, there is hope for resolving the Indian issue.

What was the main reason for the deadlock faced by the Cabinet Mission?

• Lack of support from the British government

• Mr. Jinnah's insistence on Pakistan

• Disagreements among Indian leaders

• Economic issues in India

Where did the fateful conference that ended in failure take place?

• Delhi

• Bombay

• Simla

• Calcutta

Who was the Congress President during the closing session at the Vice-Regal Lodge?

• Subhas Chandra Bose

• Sardar Patel

• Maulana Azad

• Jawaharlal Nehru

What recent activity had Jawaharlal Nehru been involved in before attending the meeting?

• Touring Malaya

• Negotiating with the British

• Writing a book

• Leading a protest

What role did Gandhi play in the efforts to reach a settlement?

• He was indifferent to the outcome

• He opposed the settlement

• He was a dominating influence

• He was a passive observer