Name the leader whose opposition led to the disappearance of all hopes of compromise between the Congress and the Muslim League in 1928.

Correct option is D

Correct Answer: (d) MR Jayakar

Explanation:

• MR Jayakar, a prominent leader of the time, was a staunch supporter of Hindu-Muslim unity.
• However, his opposition to the Nehru Report of 1928, which was a key proposal for constitutional reforms, led to the breakdown of efforts for a compromise between the Congress and the Muslim League.
• This move further deepened the divide between the two parties.
• The disagreement was largely centered around the issue of separate electorates and political rights for Muslims.

Other Options:

• Sir Muhammad Iqbal: Although Iqbal was influential, particularly in promoting the idea of a separate Muslim state (which led to the formation of Pakistan), his opposition in 1928 did not play the central role in ending the hope for compromise between Congress and the Muslim League.
• Muhammad Ali Jinnah: Jinnah's opposition was more prominent in later years, especially after 1930, when he became more assertive about Muslim political rights, but he wasn't the key figure in 1928.
• Jawaharlal Nehru: Nehru was committed to the unity of India but was not responsible for blocking the compromise between the Congress and the Muslim League in 1928.