Correct Option
Statement 2 is correct. The Indian Navy Revolt, also known as the Royal Indian Navy Mutiny, occurred in February 1946. It commenced as a protest by Indian sailors (ratings) of the Royal Indian Navy in Bombay (now Mumbai) and Karachi. The revolt was primarily triggered by issues such as racial discrimination, poor working conditions, and low wages. It subsequently spread to various naval establishments and ships across British India. The uprising eventually concluded following negotiations involving prominent Indian political leaders.
Incorrect Options
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Shimla Conference took place in June 1945. During this period, Lord Wavell was the Viceroy of India, and he proposed the Wavell Plan. Lord Mountbatten was appointed Viceroy much later, in March 1947. Therefore, Lord Mountbatten was not the Viceroy when the Shimla Conference occurred.
Option A is incorrect because statement 1 is false.
Option C is incorrect because statement 1 is false.
Option D is incorrect because statement 2 is true.