QuestionHistory / Poona Pact
Which one of the following gave reserved seats for the Depressed Classes in the provincial and central legislative councils that were to be voted in by the general electorate?
- (a) First round table conference
- (b) Second round table conference
- (c) Poona pact
- (d) Government of India Act, 1935
Answer: (c) Poona pact
The Poona Pact (1932) replaced separate electorates (Communal Award) with reserved seats for Depressed Classes in a joint (general) electorate — 148 seats in provincial legislatures and 18% in the central legislature.