The 'Poona Pact' was signed between Gandhi and Ambedkar in:
A. 1932
B. 1935
C. 1934
D. 1933
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Poona Pact was signed on September 24, 1932, between Mahatma Gandhi and B.R. Ambedkar. It was an agreement on the representation of Dalits in legislative councils.
Explanation:
On 16 August 1946, the Muslim League called for Direct Action Day to demand Pakistan, leading to widespread communal riots in Calcutta, often referred to as the 'Great Calcutta Killings'.
Explanation:
The Wavell Plan, aimed at forming a new Executive Council with all Indian members except the Viceroy and the Commander-in-Chief, was discussed at the Simla Conference in 1945, but failed due to a League-Congress deadlock.
Explanation:
The Mahalwari system, introduced by Holt Mackenzie in 1822 and later modified, was implemented in parts of North-Western Provinces, Punjab, and Central Provinces. Under this, the village community (mahal) was responsible for revenue collection.
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