Q.1 What was the Lucknow Pact?
Ans: The Lucknow Pact of December 1916 was an understanding between the Congress and the Muslim League (controlled by the UP-based “Young Party”) whereby the Congress accepted separate electorates. The pact provided a joint political platform for the Moderates, Radicals and the Muslim League.
| Source : Book NCERT Theme 11 : Page Number: 383 |
| Extra Info : Key Provisions of Lucknow Pact Self-Government in India: A commitment to achieving self-rule for India.Representation of Muslims: Muslims were granted one-third representation in the central government.Separate Electorates: Provision for separate electorates for communities, with the possibility of opting for joint electorates if desired.Weightage for Minority Representation: Adopting a system allows for greater minority representation in government.Elected Legislative Council President: Members of the Legislative Council would elect their own president.Increased Indian Representation in Executive Council: At least half the members of the Executive Council would be Indians elected by the Imperial Legislative Council.Elected Members Based on Adult Franchise: Legislative members would be elected on the basis of adult franchise.Community-specific Legislation: Bills concerning a specific community would require approval from three-fourths of that community’s representatives in the council.Provincial Executive Council Composition: At least half the members of the provincial executive councils would be Indians.Abolition of the India Council: The India Council was to be abolished, with the salary of the Secretary of State for Indian Affairs to be paid by the British government instead of Indian funds. |
