History & Civics
Mention any two factors which brought the Muslim League and the Congress closer by the Year 1916.
Answer
Two factors which brought the Muslim League and the Congress closer by the Year 1916 were-
- The younger generation of educated Muslims began to realise that their interests were not different from those of their other countrymen. In 1913, the Muslim League had amended its Constitution. It was now demanding "self-government" for India under the protection of the British Crown.
- The League had now a more liberal leadership. Mr. Jinnah and Muhammad Ali favoured cooperation with the Congress. In fact, Jinnah in those days was an admirer of Congress Leaders like Tilak and Annie Besant.
Related Questions
With regard to the impact and significance of the Lucknow Pact of 1916 which of the following statements is Incorrect?
- It was an important step on the road to Hindu-Muslim Unity.
- It brought about for the time being a unity of purpose between the Congress and the Muslim League.
- It sought to end the system of Separate (Communal) Electorates for the Muslims.
- The British Government had to announce in August 1917 that their policy in India was gradual development of self-governing institutions.
When was the Lucknow Pact adopted by the Congress and the League?
Why was the 1916 Lucknow Session of the Indian National Congress significant?
What does the Lucknow Pact say about the composition of Provincial Legislutures?