SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 38

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 01 Aug 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q38

The pact signed between the Indian National Congress and All India Muslim League in 1916 is called as

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Luchnow Pact.

  • The Lucknow Pact was signed in 1916 between the Indian National Congress and the All India Muslim League during a joint session held at Lucknow.
  • It marked the first major agreement between the two political groups for Hindu-Muslim unity and was a crucial step toward India’s struggle for self-governance under British rule.
  • Under the pact, both parties agreed to jointly press for constitutional reforms and separate electorates for Muslims.
  • The pact demonstrated a unified national front against colonial policies and helped Congress gain broader support across communities.