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History2021
Consider the following statements:
  1. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 recomm-
  2. The Government of India Act of 1935 gave women
reserved seats in the legislature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation

The correct option is "2 only" because the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 did not grant universal suffrage to women, and voting rights were primarily limited to certain categories of people, thus excluding women altogether. In contrast, the Government of India Act of 1935 introduced provisions for reserved seats for women in the provincial legislative assemblies, marking a significant step toward gender representation in the political landscape of India. This distinction highlights the gradual evolution of voting rights and representation for women in India during the colonial period.

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