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Who declared the Communal Award in 1932?

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

Answer options

  1. Jinnah
  2. Syed Ahmed
  3. Ramsay Macdonald
  4. Lord Curzon

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Ramsay Macdonald

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Ramsay Macdonald šŸ“š Explanation: British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald announced the Communal Award in August 1932. it provided separate electorates for various minority communities, including the 'Depressed Classes'. This led to a famous protest by Mahatma Gandhi and the eventual signing of the Poona Pact with Dr. Ambedkar. It was a significant event in the history of Indian political representation.