UPSC History Indian National Movement Question Bank Modern History & Indian National Movement - II

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    Which one of the following conditions was not mentioned in the Lucknow Pact between All India National Congress and All India Muslim League?

    A)  Muslims should be given one-third representation in the central government.

    B)  The separate electorates should be abolished.

    C)  All members, except nominated, should be elected directly on the basis of adult franchise.

    D)  The term of the Legislative Council should be five years.

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     The major conditions of the Lucknow Pact between All India National Congress and All India Muslim League were as under:
    1. There shall be self-government in India.
    2. Muslims should be given one-third representation in the central government.
    3. There should be separate electorates for all the communities until a community demanded joint electorates.
    4. The number of the members of Central Legislative Council should be increased to 150.
    5. All members, except those nominated, should be elected directly on the basis of adult franchise.
    6. The term of the Legislative Council should be five years.
    7. Half of the members of Executive Council should be Indians.
    8. The same method should be adopted for the Executive Councils of Governors.
    9. The India Council must be abolished.
    10. Of the two Under Secretaries, one should be Indian.


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