With reference to the period of India 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 rights for the people of India in the Constitution.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 1 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Option (b) is correct

• The Nehru report was the first constitutional document prepared by the Indians for themselves.
• The Recommendations of the Nehru Report:
  • Dominion Status: Attainment of Dominion Status should be considered the next immediate step.
  • Joint electorates and Universal adult franchise: Elections should be held by joint electorates on the basis of adult suffrage, and there should be no separate electorate for any community.
  • Reservation for Muslims: Seats would be reserved for Muslims at the Centre and in provinces in which they were in the minority but not in those provinces where Muslims were in the majority, such as Punjab and Bengal.
  • Reservation for religious minorities: Seats in the legislature should be reserved for religious minorities for ten years.
  • Federal structure with a strong Centre: There should be a federal government with residuary powers vested in the centre (strong centre).
  • Parliament: India should have a parliamentary form of government.
  • Bi-cameral Legislature: There should be a bi-cameral legislature.
  • Responsible government: The executive should be fully responsible to the legislature.
  • Linguistic provinces: India should be a federation built on the basis of linguistic provinces and provincial autonomy.
  • Fundamental Rights: The report also recommended the nineteen fundamental rights, including equal rights for women, freedom to form unions and dissociation of the state from religion in any form.

Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only | Difficulty Level: Easy