UPSC Polity Question
The demand for Constituent Assembly was accepted for the first time by the British Government through
A. Wavell plan
B. Simon Commission
C. Gandhi Irwin Pact
D. August Offer
Correct Answer:
D. August Offer
Explanation:
While the Indian National Congress first officially demanded a Constituent Assembly in 1935, this demand was accepted in principle for the first time by the British Government through the 'August Offer' of 1940.