‘The Lucknow Pact was agreed upon by the Congress and the Muslim League in 1916 A.D.’ However, which among the following was NOT one of terms of the Pact?
acceptance of communal weightage (proportionately more representation to the Muslims in Legislative Assemblies than their numerical strength) by the Congress.
Incorrect Answeracceptance of communal veto (A bill concerning affairs of a particular community would not be passed unless it was approved by elected representatives of the community in Assemblies).
Incorrect Answeracceptance of separate electorates (communal-franchise) by the Congress.
Incorrect AnswerMuslim League’s acceptance to allow its members to joint the Congress.
Correct AnswerExplanation:
- The Lucknow Pact was an agreement that reached between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League at the following joint session of both the parties held in Lucknow in October 1916. Through the pact, the two parties agreed to allow representation to religious minorities in the provincial legislatures. This pact pushed the hitherto less relevant Muslim League into the forefront of Indian politics along with the Congress Party. Hence option 4th is incorrect that the Muslim League’s acceptance to allow its members to joint the Congress.
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By: santosh