Who among the following was the Viceroy of British India when the Shimla conference was held in 1945?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Lord Wavell.
The Viceroy of British India during the Shimla Conference in 1945 was Lord Wavell. He convened the conference from June 25 to July 14, 1945, at the Viceregal Lodge in Shimla. The purpose was to discuss the Wavell Plan, which proposed reconstituting the Executive Council with more Indian representation. However, the conference failed due to disagreements between the Indian National Congress and the All India Muslim League, primarily over the issue of Muslim representation. Despite being a sincere effort to bridge political differences, the Shimla Conference ended without any consensus, marking another setback in India's struggle for independence.