Question

Select the option that shows the correct relationship between Statements (I) and (II).

(I) The Communal Award announced by Ramsay Macdonald in 1932 provided separate representation to the Muslims, Buddhists, Sikhs, Indian Christians and the Depressed Classes.

(II) The Poona Pact provided reservation of seats for the Depressed Classes in the Provincial Legislatures within the general electorate.

Options

• (II) contradicts (I).

• (II) is the reason for (I).

• (I) is true, but (II) is false.

• (I) and (II) are independent of each other.

Answer 1

(II) is the reason for (I).

Explanation:

The Communal Award granted separate electorates to the Depressed Classes. However, this decision led to opposition by Gandhiji and resulted in the Poona Pact. The Poona Pact modified the Award by providing reserved seats within the general electorate; it became directly connected to the Communal Award.