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:
    1. The number of elected seats on the councils should be increased.
    2. Minorities in the provinces should be protected.
    3. All provinces should be granted autonomy.
    4. Separating the executive from the judiciary.