Who among the following British Prime Ministers had announced the Communal Award in 1932 during India’s Freedom Movement?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. James Ramsay MacDonald.
The British Prime Minister who announced the Communal Award in 1932 during India’s Freedom Movement was Ramsay MacDonald. The award aimed to provide separate electorates for various communities, including Muslims, Sikhs, and Dalits, which led to significant controversy and was seen as a divisive measure. It resulted in the Poona Pact between Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi, leading to the compromise on separate electorates for Dalits, thus altering the political landscape during India's struggle for independence.