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SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 30

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 19 Feb 2025 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q30

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The 'Poona Pact' of 1932 was an agreement between which two leaders?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Gandhi and Ambedkar.

 

The Poona Pact of 1932 was an agreement between Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

  • The pact was formulated to resolve the conflict over the separate electorates for the Scheduled Castes proposed by the British under the Communal Award.

  • Gandhi opposed separate electorates, fearing it would divide Hindu society, and went on a fast unto death.

  • Dr. Ambedkar negotiated, resulting in the Poona Pact, which provided reserved seats for Scheduled Castes within the general electorates instead of separate electorates, ensuring their political representation while maintaining Hindu unity.