History & Civics
(I) The Lucknow Pact brought about unity between the Hindus and the Muslims.
(II) The Lucknow Pact laid stress on the separate political existence for the Hindus and the Muslims.
- (II) contradicts (I)
- (II) is the reason for (I)
- (I) is true but (II) is false
- (I) and (II) are independent of each other.
Answer
(II) contradicts (I)
Explanation —Statement (I) tell us about the Lucknow Pact (1916) led to cooperation and unity between the Congress and the Muslim League, whereas, Statement (II) tells that it also accepted the principle of separate electorates, emphasizing the distinct political identities of Hindus and Muslims. Thus, Statement (II) contradicts Statement (I).
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