It is argued by some scholars that the separate electorates for Muslims created by the colonial gove...........

Modern Indian History 1905-1920

It is argued by some scholars that the separate electorates for Muslims, created by the colonial government crucially shaped the nature of communal politics in India. In relation to the Separate electorates, consider the following:

1. With the Poona pact of 1916, the Congress and the Muslim League reached an agreement whereby the Congress accepted separate electorates.

2. The Indian Councils Act of 1909 provided separate electorates for the Muslims.

Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?

1 Only

2 Only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

The Lucknow Pact of December 1916 was an understanding between the Congress and the Muslim League (controlled by the UP-based “Young Party”) whereby the Congress accepted separate electorates.The Poona Pact was signed in 1932 between Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi by which seats were reserved for the Depressed Classes out of general electorate.