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Dees The Lucknow Pact (1916) Questions Rs & eee acy baer) PS Ela merlin) (ec eho) Cen Koel call Poy Poncces Download App MCQ Question 1 View thie Question Online = The famous Lucknow pact of 1916 was signed between__—_. 1. Mahatma Gandhi and Aga Khan 2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Muhammad Ali Jinnah 3, Mahatma Gandhi and Muhammad Ali Jinnah 4. Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Aga Khan Answer (Detailed Soltttion Below) Option 2: Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Muhammad Ali Jinnah The Lucknow Pact (1916) MCQ Question 1 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Muhammad Ali Jinnah. > Important Points + The Lucknow Pact was an agreement between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League at a joint session of both the parties held in Lucknow in December 1916. + The Lucknow Pact of 1916 is signed between Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Muhammad Ali Jinnah. + Asa result of this agreement, The Muslim League leaders agreed to join the Congress movement demanding Indian independence. + The Lucknow Pact was seen as a beacon of hope to Hindu-Muslim unity. + Some common demands presented by both parties to the British are: 1. The number of elected seats on the councils should be increased. 2. Minorities in the provinces should be protected. 3. All provinces should be granted autonomy. 4. Separating the executive from the judiciary. eee antec Start Complete Exam Preparation CAR ers ors eee acid PVE Coreen D Download App MCQ Question 2 View this Question Online > In which year was the historic Lucknow Pact signed? 1, 1910 2, 1916 3. 1920 4. 1919 Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2: 1916 ‘The Lucknow Pact (1916) MCQ Question 2 Detailed Solution The correct answer is 1916. © Key Points * The Congress Split and Reunion (1907-1915) The Congress split in 1907 as the Moderates were opposed to the use of boycott because they felt that it involved the use of force and it came to be dominated by the Moderates with Tilak's followers functioning from outside. The two groups reunited in December 1915 since the old controversies had lost their meaning and the split in the Congress had led to political inactivity & the rising tide of nationalism compelled the old leaders to welcome back into the Congress Lokamanya Tilak and other militants The Lucknow Congress Session in 1916 was the first united session since the split and it demanded further constitutional reforms as a step towards self-government. + The Lucknow Pact (1916) At Lucknow, the Congress and the All India Muslim League sank their old differences and put up common political demands before the government by signing of the historic Congress-League Pact, known popularly as the Lucknow Pact. An important role in bringing the two together was played by Lokmanya Tilak and Mohammad Ali Jinnah because the two believed that India could win self-government only through Hindu-Muslim unity, The Lucknow Pact of December 1916 was an understanding between the Congress and the Muslim League (controlled by the UP-based "Young Party”) and provided a joint political platform for the Moderates, Radicals, and the Muslim League The two organisations passed the same resolutions at their sessions, put forward a joint scheme of political reforms based on separate electorates, and demanded that the British Government should make @ declaration that it would confer self-government on India at an early date. The Lucknow Pact marked an important step forward in Hindu-Muslim unity. pana nae Start Complete Exam Preparation eRe oe Fala f a Cresta c ia et MCQ Question 3 View this Question Online Which one of the following pacts sought to resolve the Hindu-Muslim differences? 1. Lahore pact 2. Gandhirwin Pact 3. Poona Pact 4, Lucknow pact Answer (Det o| Option 4: Lucknow pact ‘The Lucknow Pact (1916) MCQ Question 3 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Lucknow Pact. © Key Points + At Lucknow, the Congress and the All India Muslim League sank their old differences and put up common political demands before the government by signing the historic Congress-League Pact, known popularly as the Lucknow Pact. An important role in bringing the two together was played by Lokmanya Tilak and Mohammad Ali Jinnah because the two believed that India could win self-government only through Hindu-Mustim unity The Lucknow Pact of December 1916 was an understanding between the Congress and the Muslim League (controlled by the UP-based “Young Party”) and provided a joint political platform for the Moderates, Radicals, and the Muslim League. The two organizations passed the same resolutions at their sessions, put forward a joint scheme of political reforms based on separate electorates, and demanded that the British Government should make a declaration that it would confer self-government on India at an early date. The Lucknow Pact marked an important step forward in Hindu-Muslim unity. Lucknow session of Indian National Congress was presiced by Ambika Charan Mazumder. In the Lucknow session of 1916, the All India Muslim League was also merged with Indian National Congress. ©; Additional Information + Poona pact (September 1932) was signed between Ambedkar and Gandhi It gave the depressed classes reserved seats in provincial and central legislative councils which were to be voted in by the general electorate + Gandhi-Irwin Pact, an agreement signed on March 5, 1931, between Gandhiji and Lord Irwin. It marked the end of a period of civil disobedience (satyagrahe) in India against British rule that Gandhi and his followers had initiated with the Sait March (March—April 1930) + In Lahore session 1929, the resolution of Poorna Swaraj was taken. Pc eet otra Start Complete Exam Preparation Call ages raed es ac 5 Coreen LU") ou Roa oe Download App MCQ Question 4 View this Question Online > Lucknow pact of 1916 Is known for the agreement between 1. Muslim League and Britishers on the demand for self-government in India after the war. 2. Congress and the Muslim League on separate electorate 3, Extremists and revolutionaries to placate moderates from indian politics 4. Tilak and Annie Besant over forming an all-India Home Rule league Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2: Congress and the Muslim League on separate electorate The Lucknow Pact (1916) MCQ Question 4 Detailed Solution Option 2is the correct answer. » Important Points + In 1916 at Lucknow, both the Congress and Muslim League signed a pact known as the Lucknow Pact and put forward common political demands before the Government including the demand for self-government for India after the war. + The Pact accepted separate electorates and the system of weightage and reservation of seats for the minorities in the legisletures. So, option 2 is correct. Pa India's #1 Learning Platform PSE la merle l(c ee hol) ean ees Pears faracd Doce ieee Download App MCQ Question 5 View this Question Online In which Year the Lucknow Pact Signed by the Muslim League and the Indian National Congress? 1. 1919 2, 1905 3. 1925 4. 1916 Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 4: 1916 i The Lucknow Pact (1916) MCQ Question 5 Detailed Solution The correct answer is 1916. © Key Points + Lucknow Session of Congress in 1916 was the 31st Session of the INC. » Ambica Charan Majumdar was the president of the Lucknow Session of Congress. © Jinnah who was then a member of both the parties played a key role in the Unification of Muslim League and Congress. © Due to Jinnah's efforts for unification of League and Congress, Sarojini Naidu, awarded him with the title of Ambassador of Hindu-Muslim Unity. © Itwas also due to the efforts of Tilak and Annie Besant this agreement between the Congress and the League came into the picture, although this was much against the wishes of many important nationalist leaders, like Madan Mohan Malaviya. + Hence the correct option is 4. additional Information * Significance of Lucknow Session of Congress © After a lapse of about 10 years (since the Surat Split), both the Moderates and Extremists were united. © In the Lucknow session, Congress and the Muslim League signed the Lucknow Pact and build political consensus. 7 fe ee aon racy 1.5,00,4085 Sent Start Complete Exam Preparation pone Cotes Download App call pra Practice MCQ Question 6 View this Question Online The Lucknow Pact of 1916 was made between- 1. Indian National Congress and All India Muslim League 2. The moderates and the extremists 3. British Government and All India Muslim League 4. Indian National Congress and British Government Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1 : Indian National Congress and All India Muslim League ‘The Lucknow Pact (1916) MCQ Question 6 Detailed Solution ‘The correct answer is Indian National Congress and the All india Muslim League. * The Lucknow Pact of 1916 was made between the Indian National Congress and All India Muslim League. * A.C.Mazumdar was the then President of INC. + The Indian National Congress headed by Bal Gangadhar Tilak. + The Al-India Muslim League was led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah. + It was followed by the Khilafat movement and the Noncooperation movement Pa Tear Eel aero PSE la merle l(c ee hol) Pears faracd Dorcas ieee Download App MCQ Question 7 View this Question Online Consider the following statements regarding Lucknow Pact. 1. It refers to the agreement reached between M.K. Gandhi and Lord Irwin 2. The Lucknow session of INC was presided over by AC Majumdar Which of the statements given above Is/are correct? 1. 1 only 2. 2only 3. Both 1 and2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2: 2 only The Lucknow Pact (1916) MCQ Question 7 Detalled Solution The Correct Answer is Option 2 i.e. 2 Only. + The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was a political agreement signed by Mahatma Gandhi and Viceroy Lord Irwin on 5 March 1931 before the second round table conference. Hence Statement 1 is NOT Correct. + The Lucknow session of INC was presided over by A.C. Majumdar. Hence Statement 2 Correct. + The reunion between Moderates and the Extremists took place under the Lucknow Pact. + Asper the pact, both Congress and Muslim League agreed to put forward the demands for constitutional reform. + Muslim league accepted the idea of Swaraj. + Congress accepted the separate election of the Muslim League. © 1/3rd of the total members of the Central Legislative Assembly would be Muslims, © Apart from that INC and Muslim League revamped their nexus by demanding common issues to the Government. India's #1 Learning Platform Start Complete Exam Preparation BCR Soria cali e mabe Decrees & Quizzes Download App MCQ Question 8 View this Question Online > The Lucknow Pact of December 1916 was an understanding between the Indian National Congress and the__. 1. Swotantra Party — 2. Communist Party 3. Hindu Mahasabha 4. Muslim League ‘Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 4: Muslim League The Lucknow Pact (1916) MCQ Question 8 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Muslim League. @ Key Points + The Lucknow Pact of December 1916 was an understanding between the Congress and the Muslim League. * Congress and the Muslim League decided to work together for representative government in the country through the Lucknow pact. + Asa result of the Lucknow Pact, congress accepted separate electorates. + This was the first time both the INC and the Muslim League's leaders had met in a joint session * The pact provided a joint political platform for the Moderates, Extremists, and the Musiim League. + The Indian National Congress was headed by Bal Gangadhar Tilak and the Allindia Musiim League was led by Muhammad All Jinnah. + Lucknow Pact was adopted by Congress at its Lucknow session on 29 December 1916. + Lucknow Pact was adopted by the Muslim League on 31 December 1916. * The Pact addressed both the structure of India's government and the relationship between Hindu and Muslim communities. * This Lucknow pact prepared the door for Hindu-Muslim cooperation in the Khilafat movement, as well as Mohandas Gandhi's non-cooperation movement, which began in 1920. + Muslim League was formed in 1906. ©: Additional Information + The Swatantra Party was a political party in India that existed from 1959 to 1974. © It was founded by C. Rajagopalachari. © The Swatantra Party was later dissolved in 1974. + Communist Party of India is a national political party in India founded in late 1925 in Kanpur (now in Uttar Pradesh state). © S.V. Ghate was the Communist Party of Indias first General Secretary. + The Hindu Mahasabha is a political party in India founded as an organisation in 1915, © In 1933, Hindu Mahasabha was adopted as a political party. © The Hindu Mahasabha was founded by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. India’s #1 Learning Platform Start Complete Exam Preparation calrete (qe) Practice less MasterClasses Careers Download App MCQ Question 9 View this Question Online > The Lucknow Pact (1916) was signed by 1, The Home Rule League and The Muslim League 2. The Swarajya Dal and The Indian National Congress 3. The Muslim League and The Indian Association 4, The Indian National Congress end The Muslim League Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 4: The Indian National Congress and The Muslim League ‘The Lucknow Pact (1916) MCQ Question 9 Detailed Solution The correct answer is The Indian National Congress and The Muslim League. © Key Points + The Lucknow Pact is an agreement between the INC and the Alll India Muslim League. © Provisions of pact @ Self Government in India. Abolition of Indian Council. Separation of the executive from judiciary. ™@ 1/3rd representation to be given to Muslims in the Central Government. i Separate electorates for all communities until a joint electorate is demanded by all. © Key Points + Results of Lucknow Pact © Hindu-Mustim unity © Aseparate communal electorate formally established communal politics in India. © Put Muslim League at the forefront in National Politics. ee aca Pe creo: Start Complete Exam Preparation Practice ago correo in pata) Download App MCQ Question 10 View this Question Online > With reference to the Lucknow Pact of 1916, consider the following statements: 1. It offered a Joint League-Congress scheme for constitutional reforms and demanding dominion status for India. 2. It was accepted by the Montagu Chelmsford Reforms in 1919. Which of the statements given above Is/are correct? 1. Tonly 2. 2only 3. Both 1 and2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1:1 only The Lucknow Pact (1916) MCQ Question 10 Detailed Solution The correct answer is 1 only. © Key Points + The Lucknow Pact in 1916 offered a joint League-Congress scheme for constitutional reforms, demanding representative government and dominion status for India. Hence, statement 1 is correct. + The principle of a separate electorate was accepted, and proportional representation in both imperial and provincial legislature was agreed upon. * The faith in constitutional politics suffered ¢ jolt when the Montagu Chelmsford Reforms in 1919 totally disregarded the Lucknow Pact, Hence, statement 2 is not correct.

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