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Consider the following statements:
- 1.The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 recommended granting voting rights to all women above the age of
- 2.The Government of India Act of 1935 gave women reserved seats in the legislature.
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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 only
- B.2 only
- C.Both 1 and 2
- D.Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: B. 2 only
The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 did not grant universal adult suffrage. While some provinces did extend voting rights to women based on property or educational qualifications, it was not a blanket grant to all women above 21. The Government of India Act of 1935, however, did provide for a limited franchise and introduced the concept of reserved constituencies for women, although not as broadly as later provisions.
Source: UPSC gs1 2021