2020 · Q13
Who among the following gave evidence before the Joint Select Committee on the Government of India Bill, 1919 in favour of female franchise?
- 1Mrs. Annie Besant
- 2Mrs. Sarojini Naidu
- 3Mrs. Hirabai Tata
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
General KnowledgeHistory of India
- A1 only
- B1 and 2 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
When the Joint Select Committee on the Government of India Bill, 1919 took up women's franchise, a deputation of Indian women pressed the case for it. Mrs. Annie Besant, Mrs. Sarojini Naidu and Mrs. Hirabai Tata each gave evidence before the Committee in favour of female franchise. All three statements are therefore correct, giving 1, 2 and 3.