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Q42. Consider the following statements:
1. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 recommended granting voting rights to all the women above the age of 21.
2. The Government of India Act of 1935 gave women reserved seat in legislature.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: B
Detailed Explanation
· The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, announced in July 1918 and enacted through the Government of India Act, 1919, granted voting rights to women but did not establish universal adult suffrage. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
The Government of India Act, 1935 introduced separate electorates for depressed classes (Scheduled Castes), women, and labourers. In separate electorates, only members of a specific community could vote for their reserved seats. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
| Government of India Act 1935 | |
| Aim | An Act to make further provision for the Government of India. |
| Territorial Extent | Territories under direct British control |
| Enacted by | Parliament of United Kingdom |
| Royal Assent | 24th July 1935 |
| Commenced | 1st April 1937 |
| Status | Repealed on 26th January 1950 in India |
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