Question

Give one evil effect of the Lucknow Pact of 1916

Answer 1

The Congress failed to retain its secular character by agreeing to a scheme of communal electorate. 

Besides this scheme provided for Muslim representation in the council in excess of their proportion in the total population. 

The compromise demanded more sacrifice on the part of the Hindus. This marked the beginning of appeasement of Muslims by Congress. 

By the acceptance of separate electorates for Muslims, the Congress paved the way for future communal tension. 

Furthermore, the scheme did not involve either the masses of Hindus or Muslims. It was an agreement at the level of leadership.

Answer 2

Separate electorates for Muslims in elections was one evil effect of Lucknow pact of 1916.

The Lucknow Pact 1916, united moderates and extremists of Indian national congress. In the same pact, Congress agreed the demand of separate electorate for Muslims which later proved very harmful for the unity of India. It emboldened Muslim League which later became the cause of communal politics and partition of India.