History & Civics
The Lucknow Pact is regarded as a landmark in the History of India. In this context, explain the following points :
(a) The parties signing the pact.
(b) Any two provisions of this pact.
(c) The importance of the pact.
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(a) The Lucknow Pact of 1916 was signed between the Congress and the Muslim League.
(b) Two provisions of the Lucknow Pact are given below:
- Abolition of the Indian Council : The Council of the Secretary of State for India operating from England, shall be abolished.
- Governor — General's Executive Council : One-half of the members of the Governor-General's Executive Council shall be Indians, elected by the elected members of the Imperial Legislative Council.
(c) Signing of the Lucknow Pact brought together the Congress and the Muslim League, and the Early Nationalists and the Assertive Nationalists as well. They pledged to work together to achieve a common goal.
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