The Lucknow Pact (1916) was signed by

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  1. The Home Rule League and The Muslim League
  2. The Swarajya Dal and The Indian National Congress
  3. The Muslim League and The Indian Association
  4. The Indian National Congress and The Muslim League

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Option 4 : The Indian National Congress and The Muslim League
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The correct answer is The Indian National Congress and The Muslim League.

Key Points

  • The Lucknow Pact is an agreement between the INC and the All India Muslim League.
    • Provisions of pact
      • Self Government in India.
      • Abolition of Indian Council.
      • Separation of the executive from judiciary.
      • 1/3rd representation to be given to Muslims in the Central Government.
      • Separate electorates for all communities until a joint electorate is demanded by all.

Important Points

  •  Results of Lucknow Pact
    • Hindu-Muslim unity
    • A separate communal electorate formally established communal politics in India.
    • Put Muslim League at the forefront in National Politics.

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