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The historic 'Poona Pact' of September 1932 was signed between Mahatma Gandhi and which other prominent leader regarding representation for the depressed classes?
A. B.R. Ambedkar✓ Correct Answer
B. M.A. Jinnah
C. Tej Bahadur Sapru
D. C. Rajagopalachari
💡 Solution & Explanation
The historic Poona Pact of September 1932 was signed by B.R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi at Yerwada Jail to abandon separate electorates in favor of increased reserved seats for the depressed classes within joint electorates. This agreement averted a political crisis sparked by Gandhi's fast against the Communal Award.
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