Question

Consider the statements related to the 'Ideas discussed in first Round table conference' and find out the correct ones using the codes given below:

1.Dr B R Ambedkar demanded separate electorates for the ‘untouchables’.

2.Tej Bahadur Sapru moved the idea of an All-India Federation.This was supported by the Muslim League. The princely states also supported this on the condition that their internal sovereignty must be maintained.

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Both 1 and 2

Dr Ambedkar, during his presentation in 1931 round table conference, described the Indian society as divided in three distinct sections — Hindus, Muslims and the depressed classes. He further stated that India can be truly independent only if these classes elect their own representatives for taking part in the process of government. Dr Ambedkar, thus, juxtaposed the class concept on caste division in India and broadly categorized SC/ST as depressed class, as almost all of them are in the same economic and social situation.He, therefore, demanded and got separate electorate for the depressed classes in 1930s. The idea of All-India Federation was moved by Tej Bahadur Sapru in First Round Table Conference. It was supported by most participants including princely states provided their internal sovereignty was guaranteed. Muslim League also supported this idea. The British government agreed to introduce a representative government at provincial level in India. The British agreed that representative government should be introduced on provincial level.