The Lucknow Pact of 1916 was signed between which two organizations?
A. Indian National Congress and the Home Rule League
B. Muslim League and the Hindu Mahasabha
C. Indian National Congress and the Muslim League
D. Indian National Congress and the British Government
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Lucknow Pact was an agreement between the Indian National Congress and the All-India Muslim League in 1916. They jointly demanded greater self-government for Indians.
Explanation:
Aurangzeb re-imposed the Jizya (poll tax on non-Muslims) in 1679, which had been abolished by Akbar. This policy was opposed by many Hindus.
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