Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Communal Award of Ramsay MacDonald: - It provided for separate electorates to Muslims, Sikhs, Indian Christians, and Anglo-Indians.
- It introduced special constituencies for the representation of depressed classes.
- It allowed for the election of women on a communal basis from special constituencies.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer:
1, 2 and 3
Notes: The Communal Award of 1932 provided for separate electorates for Muslims, Sikhs, Indian Christians, and Anglo-Indians, introduced special constituencies for depressed classes, and stipulated the election of women on a communal basis from special constituencies. All three statements accurately reflect the provisions of the Communal Award.