Question

1. Identify the persons in the given picture. Which agreement for a joint scheme of political reforms was signed by these two persons? The agreement was signed post which international event?
2. Mention any three factors that led to the signing of this agreement.
3. State any two significant outcomes of this agreement.

Answer 1

1. The people in the picture are Bal Gangadhar Tilak and M.A. Jinnah. They are discussing the Lucknow Pact, which was signed in 1916. After the First World War (1914–1918), this deal was signed.

2.  Three factors that led to the signing of the Lucknow Pact were:
   1. Common Goal Against British Rule: The Indian National Congress (INC) and the All-India Muslim League (AIML) joined forces because they both didn't like how the British government was treating people.
   2. Failure of Previous Attempts: Moderate efforts to change the political system in the past had failed, so a united front was needed to make bigger demands.
   3. Emergence of Shared Concerns: Hindus and Muslims both knew they had to work together to get democratic rights and self-government.
3. Two significant outcomes of the Lucknow Pact were:
   1. Unity Between INC and AIML: The INC and AIML agreed on a shared political agenda for the first time. This was a major step forward in the fight for Indian independence.
   2. Demand for Self-Government: The agreement called for Indians to have more power in the government and the right to rule themselves. It also set the stage for future nationalist movements.