Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Understanding Partition

Question:

In which of the following Pact did Congress accept separate electorates for Muslims?

Options:

Poona Pact

Lucknow pact

Junagadh Pact

Kashmir Pact

Correct Answer:

Lucknow pact

Explanation:

The Lucknow Pact of December 1916 was an understanding between the Congress and the Muslim League (controlled by the UP-based 'Young Party') whereby the Congress accepted separate electorates.
The pact provided a joint political platform for the Moderates, Radicals and the Muslim League.