Correct Option (D):
C. Rajagopalachari issued the pamphlet 'The Way Out' in 1943. Its primary objective was to propose a framework for resolving the constitutional and political deadlock prevailing in India, particularly between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League. The proposals aimed at facilitating an agreement between the two major political parties on the future constitutional setup, including addressing the demand for Pakistan. Therefore, it represented an attempt to find a solution for the constitutional deadlock.
Incorrect Options:
1) The establishment of a ‘War Advisory Council’ composed of representatives of British India and the Indian States: This proposal was not part of 'The Way Out' pamphlet. Rajagopalachari's pamphlet focused on constitutional and political reconciliation rather than the formation of a war advisory body.
2) Reconstitution of the Central Executive Council in such a way that all its members, except the Governor General and the Commander-in-Chief should be Indian leaders: This arrangement was a key feature of the Interim Government formed in 1946, following the Cabinet Mission Plan, and not a proposal by C. Rajagopalachari in 1943.
3) Fresh elections to the Central and Provincial Legislatures to be held at the end of 1945 and a constitution making body to be convened as soon as possible: These proposals were significant components of the Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946, which aimed to establish an interim government and a constitution-making body for India. They were not part of 'The Way Out' pamphlet.