Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Understanding Partition

Question:

In which year was the Lucknow Pact signed?

Options:

December 1915

December 1916

December 1919

December 1929

Correct Answer:

December 1916

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.