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In the 1937 provincial elections, what share of the population could vote?
AAbout 45 to 50 per cent
BAbout 1 to 2 per cent
CEvery adult over 21
DAbout 10 to 12 per cent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. About 10 to 12 per cent
1. These were the first provincial elections.
2. Only 10 to 12 per cent had the vote.
3. Congress won five provinces outright.
_Source: NCERT Class 12 Themes in Indian History Part III, Theme 14, Understanding Partition: Politics, Memories, Experiences._
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