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Q.1 Read the passage carefully and answers the questions that follow. (2×5=10) The Round Table Conference was bound to fail. Lord Reading suggested that Britain should give effect to the views of India while preserving its own position. India’s yearning to be free met Britain’s wish to stay in India, making agreement impossible. The British Government assigned two Scotland Yard detectives to guard Mahatma Gandhi in England. They usually protected royalty but grew to like Gandhi. Unlike other dignitaries, Gandhi spoke kindly to them, discussed public affairs, and visited their homes. Before leaving, he requested they accompany him to Brindisi. Later, he sent them watches engraved with the words, 'With love from Mr. Gandhi.' a) Why was the Round Table Conference bound to fail? b) What policy did Lord Reading suggest? c) Who were assigned to guard Mahatma Gandhi in England? d) How did Gandhi treat the detectives? e) What gift did Gandhi send them?...