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UPSC Prelims 2021 Paper-1 📅 10 Oct, 2021

Consider the following statements:
1. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 recommended granting voting rights to all the women above the age of 21.
2. The Government of India Act of 1935 gave women reserved seats in legislature.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
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UPSC Prelims
2021 • 10 Oct, 2021 • Paper-1
Consider the following statements:
1. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 recommended granting voting rights to all the women above the age of 21.
2. The Government of India Act of 1935 gave women reserved seats in legislature.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer
2 only
Analysis of the 1919 Reforms: The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms (Government of India Act 1919) introduced a limited franchise based strictly on property ownership,......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2021
Ref. Subject History
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Modern India
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
Analysis of the 1919 Reforms ▼
The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms (Government of India Act 1919) introduced a limited franchise based strictly on property ownership, tax payments, and education. It did not grant universal adult suffrage to "all" women above 21. Hence, the first statement is incorrect.
Provisions of the 1935 Act ▼
The Government of India Act 1935 significantly broadened the franchise and introduced separate electorates for various groups. Specifically, it provided reserved seats in both federal and provincial legislatures for women to ensure their political representation. Thus, the second statement is correct.
Conclusion ▼
Only the second statement reflects the historical constitutional provisions accurately.
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