2017 · Q83
In the elections to the provincial legislatures in 1937 in British India
- 1only about 10 to 12 percent of the population had the right to vote.
- 2the untouchables had no right to vote.
- 3the Congress won an absolute majority in five out of eleven provinces.
- 4the Muslim League won more than 80 percent of the seats reserved for Muslims.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
General KnowledgeHistory of India
- A1, 3 and 4
- B1 and 4 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D2, 3 and 4
Explanation
Only 10–12% of the population had the franchise (1); the depressed classes could vote under separate electorates, so (2) is wrong; Congress won absolute majorities in five of eleven provinces (3); the Muslim League won barely a fifth of Muslim seats, not 80% (4). Hence ‘1 and 3 only’ = C.