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Unit 1 Ch 2 : Nationalism in India — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Social StudiesUnit 1 Ch 2 : Nationalism in India3 Marks
Question
Describe the main features of ‘Poona Pact’.
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Answer

The main features of ‘Poona Pact’ were:
  1. The Poona Pact (of September 1932) gave Depressed Classes (later to be known as Scheduled caste) reserved seats in provincial and central legislative councils.
  2. They were to be voted in by the general electorate.
  3. The act came into force due to Gandhiji’s fast unto death.
  4. Ambedkar ultimately accepted Gandhiji’s stand.

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