Multiple choice

Which of the following is/are true in relation to the Poona Pact?

  1. It was promised that a certain percentage of the seats, which were hitherto reserved for Muslims, would be now allotted to the depressed classes.
  2. The Congress also accepted that adequate representation would be given to the depressed classes in the Civil Services.
  3. The depressed classes represented by Dr. Ambedkar accepted the principle of joint electorates.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2 and 3

  3. Only 1 and 3

  4. Only 2
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Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect: It was promised that a certain percentage of the seats, which were hitherto reserved for Non-Muslims, would be now allotted to the depressed classes.

  1. The Congress also accepted that adequate representation would be given to the depressed classes in the Civil Services.
  2. The depressed classes represented by Dr. Ambedkar accepted the principle of joint electorates.

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