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In which of the following provinces was a Congress Ministry not formed under the Act of 1935?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Bihar
  2. Madras
  3. Orissa
  4. Punjab

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Punjab

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D. Punjab šŸ“š Explanation: After the 1937 elections held under the Act of 1935, the Indian National Congress formed ministries in most provinces. However, in 'Punjab', the Unionist Party led by Sikandar Hayat Khan formed the government. Non-Congress ministries were also formed in Bengal and Sindh through various coalitions. This election showed the varying political landscapes in different parts of colonial India.