Question

1. The bond of alliance between the Congress and the Muslim League was cemented
by the conclusion of the Lucknow Pact in 1916. In this context answer the following
questions:
(a) What were the three main factors that led to the signing of the Lucknow Pact?
(b) What were the three main features (terms) of the Lucknow Pact?
(c) What were the two main drawbacks of the Lucknow Pact?
2. Tilak and Jinnah were the forces behind the Lucknow Pact, 1916. Describe the
Significance (Impact) of the Lucknow Pact under these headings:
(a) A step towards Hindu-Muslim Unity
(b) Unity between the Congress and the League demoralised the Government
(c) August Declaration, 1917​

Answer 1

Answer:

The Lucknow Pact was an agreement that reached between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League at the following joint session of both the parties held in Lucknow in October 1916 during A.C.Mazumdar as President. The Muslim League leaders agreed to join the Congress movement demanding Indian autonomy.