Question

1.
The right to vote was given to a small section of the population in 1937 for about
A) 12%
B) 13%
C) 14%
D) 15%
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Answer 1

Right to vote

Explanation:

• Approximately 30 million people, among them some women gained voting rights.
• The Act provided for a limited adult  franchise based on property qualifications such as land ownership and rent, and therefore favored landholders and richer farmers in rural areas.
• Thus 15% is the correct answer.

Answer 2

The correct answer is option (D) 15%.

Explanation:

• The right to vote was given to a small section of the population in 1937 for about 15%.
• The Government of Indian Act was passed by the British parliament in 1935 and came into effect in 1937.
• The final results of the elections were declared in February 1937.
• The Indian National Congress emerged in power in eight of the provinces - the exceptions being Punjab and Sindh.
• The All-India Muslim League failed to form the government in any province.