The given political outline Map of India shows six places marked as A, B, C, D, E and F. Choose the correct 'alphabet' from the options based on the following information.

The pact which was signed here was crucial for the acceptance of separate electorates for Muslims by Congress. Which place is it?

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The correct answer is Option 1 - A

Point 'A' on the map is Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh/United Province {then}).

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.