Question

Would the middle class population in 1930s India be allowed to vote?

• A. Yes, without restrictions.
• B. No, only the upper classes were allowed to vote.
• C. Yes, but with restictions based on caste, creed and gender.
• D. No, Indians were not allowed to vote until 1947.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Yes, but with restictions based on caste, creed and gender.

Under the Government of India Act 1935, the eligibility for enrolment as electors was dependent on taxation, property, education, government service, etc. The Indian elites were involved in the political process. There were many restrictions based on caste, class, gender, etc.