Question 5 - MCQ Questions (1 Mark) - Chapter 2 Class 10 History - Nationalism in India - History

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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

The Poona Pact of September 1932 - Teachoo.jpg

  • 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.  
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