Multiple choice

In the elections held in 1937 under the Government of India Act 1935, Congress won in

  1. Three provinces

  2. Five provinces

  3. Seven provinces

  4. Eleven provinces
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In the 1937 provincial elections held under the Government of India Act 1935, the Indian National Congress won a clear majority in 7 out of 11 provinces: Madras, Central Provinces, Bihar, Orissa, United Provinces, Bombay, and the NWFP. This electoral success gave Congress control over provincial governments and was a significant milestone in India's independence movement.

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