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The "Poona Pact" of 1932 was signed between Mahatma Gandhi and which other leader?

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

Answer options

  1. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
  2. Lord Willingdon
  3. Subhash Chandra Bose
  4. B.R. Ambedkar

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: B.R. Ambedkar

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) B.R. Ambedkar šŸ“š Explanation: The Poona Pact was signed in September 1932 to resolve the deadlock created by the Communal Award, which granted separate electorates for depressed classes. Gandhi went on a fast unto death in Yerwada Jail to oppose this division. The agreement resulted in increased reserved seats for depressed classes in provincial legislatures while maintaining a joint electorate.