Question

Q. Which of the following reforms were suggested in the Lucknow Pact of 1916:

Which of the statements given above are correct?

• A. 1, 2 and 3 only
• B. 2 and 4 only
• C. 3 and 4 only
• D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation:

The Congress-Muslim League signed the Lucknow pact in 1916 which cemented Hindu-Muslim unity to achieve the goal of self-rule. Lucknow Pact suggested the following reforms:

• Self-government in India.
• Abolition of the Indian Council.
• 1/3rd representation to be given to Muslims in the Central Government.
• Separation of the executive from the judiciary.
• Salaries of the Secretary of State for Indian Affairs to be paid from British coffers and not the Indian funds.
• All elected members to be elected directly based on adult franchise. 4/5th of the members of the provincial legislatures to be elected and 1/5th to be nominated.
• The number of Muslims in the provincial legislatures to be laid down for each province.
• Separate electorates for all communities until a joint electorate is demanded by all.
• Introduction of a system of weightage for minority representation.
• Increasing the term of the Legislative Council to 5 years.
• Half the members of the Imperial Legislative Council to be Indians.
• Members of the Legislative Council elect their President themselves.