Question:
Consider the following statements about the
issue of separate electorates during the early
decades of the twentieth century in India as a
means to secure adequate representation for
the deprived social categories in the absence of
universal adult franchise:
1. The All India Depressed Classes Association
led by M.C. Rajah was staunchly in favour
of joint electorates
2. The All India Depressed Classes Leaders’
Conference demanded separate electorate.
3. The Communal Award in September 1932
recognised the right to separate electorates
for the ‘untouchables’.
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
Consider the following statements about the
issue of separate electorates during the early
decades of the twentieth century in India as a
means to secure adequate representation for
the deprived social categories in the absence of
universal adult franchise:
1. The All India Depressed Classes Association
led by M.C. Rajah was staunchly in favour
of joint electorates
2. The All India Depressed Classes Leaders’
Conference demanded separate electorate.
3. The Communal Award in September 1932
recognised the right to separate electorates
for the ‘untouchables’.
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
Options:
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: D) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
All statements about separate electorates and the Communal Award are correct.
All statements about separate electorates and the Communal Award are correct.