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Per NCERT, what was the POONA PACT of September 1932 — between Gandhi and Ambedkar?

AIt gave the Depressed Classes RESERVED SEATS in provincial + central legislative councils, but to be voted in by the GENERAL ELECTORATE (not separate)
BTotal abolition of caste
CPakistan demand
DFull separate electorates for dalits
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Correct answer: A. It gave the Depressed Classes RESERVED SEATS in provincial + central legislative councils, but to be voted in by the GENERAL ELECTORATE (not separate)
Per NCERT §3.3, Poona Pact = reserved seats voted by general electorate (compromise between Gandhi + Ambedkar). The other options misstate.
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