Question

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

(I) The Lucknow Pact brought about unity between the Hindus and the Muslims.

(II) The Lucknow Pact laid stress on the separate political existence for the Hindus and the Muslims.

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) contradicts (I).

Explanation:

While the Lucknow Pact did bring temporary unity between Hindus and Muslims, it also emphasised their separate political existence through communal representation. This stress on separate interests contradicts the idea of true unity.