Lucknow Pact of 1916

Q. What were the main features of the Lucknow Pact?

1. Greater representation of Indians in the Governor General's Executive Council
2. No interference of the Government of India in the internal affairs of the provinces.
3. No Muslim representation in the Governor General's Executive Council
4. Full control of the Provincial Legislative Council over the Provincial Government

Q. Arrange the following events in their chronological order.

(i) Indian Press Act
(ii) Surat Split
(iii) Montague-Chelmsford Reforms
(iv) Singapore Mutiny

1. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
2. (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)
3. (i), (iii), (ii), (iv)
4. (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)

Q. Who among the following signed the Lucknow Pact in 1916?

1. Turkey
2. Muslim League
3. Britishers
4. Indian National Congress

Q. What was the idea of Communal Veto with respect to Lucknow Pact?

1. No legislative council shall proceed with a bill or resolution if 3/4th members of any community are opposed to it on the ground that it adversely affects its interests.
2. No legislative council shall proceed with a bill or resolution if 1/4th members of any community are opposed to it on the ground that it adversely affects its interests.
3. No legislative council shall proceed with a bill or resolution if any member of any community are opposed to it on the ground that it adversely affects its interests.
4. No legislative council shall proceed with a bill or resolution if 2/4th members of any community are opposed to it on the ground that it adversely affects its interests.

Q. According to the Lucknow Pact, how many members of the Imperial Legislative Council were to be elected?

1. 40
2. 120
3. 30
4. 150

Q. Which of these events majorly influenced the Lucknow Pact of 1916?

1. Home Rule Leagues
2. Partition of Bengal
3. Surat Split
4. Arrest of Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Q. The Muslim League came into existence in 1910 CE.

1. True
2. False

Q. When were the Ali brothers arrested?

1. 1912 CE
2. 1913 CE
3. 1914 CE
4. 1915 CE

Q. The Imperial Legislative Council was functional during which of the following periods?

1. 1857-1947 CE
2. 1861-1947 CE
3. 1817-1919 CE
4. 1878-1950 CE