With reference to the provincial elections held In 1937, consider the following statements:
1. It was conducted with a restricted franchise, leading to the victory of the Muslim League.
2. In eight out of eleven provinces, Prime Ministers were appointed to operate under British Governors' supervision.
3. The Congress ministries tendered their resignations in 1939.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: In 1935, a new Government of India Act promised some form of representative government. Two years later, in an election held on the basis of a restricted franchise, the Congress won a comprehensive victory. Statement 2 is correct: Eight out of 11 provinces had a Congress “Prime Minister”, working under the supervision of a British Governor. Statement 3 is correct: The Congress ministries resigned in October 1939. Through 1940 and 1941, the Congress organised a series of individual satyagrahas to pressure the rulers to promise freedom once the war had ended.