Which of the following agreements gave seats to the depressed classes in Provincial and Central Legislative Council?
(a) Poona Pact
(b) Lucknow Pact
(c) Gandhi – Irvin Pact
(d) None of these
Answer:
So, the correct answer is (a) - Poona Pact
Explanation
- Gandhiji's position was ultimately accepted by Ambedkar and the result was the Poona Pact of September 1932.
- The Pact gave the Depressed Classes (later to be known as Scheduled Castes) reserved seats in provincial and legislative councils , but they were to be voted in by the general electorate.
