Q1. [1] straightforward thorough-understanding
Which of the following correctly describes the outcome of the Poona Pact of 1932?
(A) Dalits were given a completely separate electorate to vote independently for their own candidates.
(B) Dalits received reserved seats in legislative councils but were to be voted in by the general electorate.
(C) The demand for reserved seats was dropped entirely in exchange for increased social rights.
(D) Ambedkar agreed to merge the Depressed Classes Association with the Indian National Congress.
- A Dalits were given a completely separate electorate to vote independently for their own candidates.
- B Dalits received reserved seats in legislative councils but were to be voted in by the general electorate.
- C The demand for reserved seats was dropped entirely in exchange for increased social rights.
- D Ambedkar agreed to merge the Depressed Classes Association with the Indian National Congress.
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Model Answer
(B) Dalits received reserved seats in legislative councils but were to be voted in by the general electorate.
Explanation
The Poona Pact (September 1932) was a compromise between Ambedkar and Gandhi. Ambedkar dropped the demand for separate electorates; in return, the Depressed Classes got reserved seats in provincial and central legislative councils, but voting for these seats was done by the general electorate — not a separate dalit electorate. Option A describes what Ambedkar originally demanded (and what the British had granted before Gandhi's fast), not the final Pact.