History · Rise of Indian Nationalism
UGC NET June 2013 History
As a result of the Poona Pact, the number of seats reserved for the depressed classes out of the general electorate seats was
ADecreased
BIncreased ✓ Correct
CRetained
DAbolished
Correct answer: (B) Increased — The number of reserved seats was increased, so the answer is increased.
Explanation
★The number of reserved seats was increased, so the answer is increased.
★The Poona Pact was signed in 1932 between Gandhi and Ambedkar.
★It replaced the separate electorates for the depressed classes proposed in the Communal Award.
★Instead it gave them reserved seats within the general, joint electorate.
★The number of such reserved seats was raised compared to the earlier proposal.
★The pact kept the depressed classes within the common Hindu electorate.
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