Question

Consider the following statements: 

1. In the First Round Table Conference, Dr. Ambedkar demanded separate electorates for the depressed classes. 

2. In the Poona Act, special provisions for representation of the depressed people in the local bodies and civil services were made. 

3. The Indian National Congress did not take part in the Third Round Table Conference. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

(c) First Round Table Conference was held from Nov, 1930 - Jan 1931. Second Round Table Conference was held in Dec 1931 in London. Third Round Table Conference was held from Nov 1932 - Dec 1932. Indian National Congress did not participate in first and third RTC. Poona Pact was signed by B.R. Ambedkar in September, 1932. The pact abandoned separate electorates for the depressed classes. But the seats reserved for the depressed classes were increased in provincial as well as Central legislatures.