The famous Lucknow pact of 1916 was signed between __________.
A
:
Mahatma Gandhi and Aga Khan
B
:
Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Muhammad Ali Jinnah
C
:
Mahatma Gandhi and Muhammad Ali Jinnah
D
:
Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Aga Khan
General Knowledge
Modern India (National Movement )
National movement (1885 - 1919)
Topic 4
The Lucknow Pact (1916)
Answer
Option 2 : Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Explanation
The correct answer is Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
Important Points
- The Lucknow Pact was an agreement between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League at a joint session of both the parties held in Lucknow in December 1916.
- The Lucknow Pact of 1916 is signed between Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
- As a result of this agreement, The Muslim League leaders agreed to join the Congress movement demanding Indian independence.
- The Lucknow Pact was seen as a beacon of hope to Hindu–Muslim unity.
- Some common demands presented by both parties to the British are:
- The number of elected seats on the councils should be increased.
- Minorities in the provinces should be protected.
- All provinces should be granted autonomy.
- Separating the executive from the judiciary.