Question

Q37) Consider the following statements with respect to Provincial Elections of 1937
i) It saw the political rise of Congress and henceforth Congress patronised the people’s movement in the Princely States
ii) The Provincial Elections widened the rift between the Congress and the Muslim League
iii) Left Wing within the Congress was against the idea of contesting the Provincial Election
Which of the above is/are correct?

• A. a) i Only
  
• B. b) ii and iii
  
• C. c) i and ii
  
• D. d) i, ii and iii

Answer 1

The correct option is D d) i, ii and iii

Ans (d)
Provincial elections of 1937 took place under the provisions of Government of India Act, 1935. The Left wing within the Congress was against the idea of contesting the provincial election. According to them,
Participating in the elections would dilute their stand and that would mean co-operating with the repressive government
Assuming offices after election would mean having ‘responsibility without power’
Assuming office would take away the revolutionary character of the movement