Q. With reference to the Lucknow Sessions of the Indian National Congress and Muslim League in 1916, consider the following statements:

1. A joint resolution of the two parties to work on a joint scheme of constitutional reforms was adopted.
2. Congress accepted the demand for separate electorates for Muslims.
3. There was a temporary merger of the Muslim League and the Indian National Congress.
4. Some extremist leaders returned to the Congress.

Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: 2 & 4
Notes: At the Lucknow Sessions of 1916, Congress accepted separate electorates for Muslims (2), and some extremists returned to the Congress (4). However, there was no formal merger of Congress and League (3), and although joint schemes and cooperation were discussed, no formal joint resolution as stated in (1) was adopted. Hence, statements 2 and 4 are correct.