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Social Science — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [1]
Between which two leaders was the Poona Pact signed in 1932 ?
  1. A Bhimrao Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi
  2. B Bhimrao Ambedkar and Jawaharlal Nehru
  3. C Mahatma Gandhi and Lord Irwin
  4. D Mahatma Gandhi and M.A. Jinnah
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Model Answer

Option A — Bhimrao Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi

The Poona Pact (1932) was signed between B.R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi, dropping separate electorates for Dalits in favour of reserved seats in general electorates.

Explanation

The examiner expects you to recall that Gandhi went on a fast-unto-death opposing the Communal Award's separate electorates for Depressed Classes, leading Ambedkar to negotiate the Poona Pact with him. Options C and D refer to different agreements (Gandhi-Irwin Pact 1931; Gandhi-Jinnah talks), so eliminate them quickly.

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