Consider the following statements : 1. In the First Round Table Conference, Dr. Ambedkar demanded separate electorates for the depressed classes. 2. In the Poona Act, special provisions for representation of the depressed people in the local bodies and civil services were made. 3. The Indian National Congress did not take part in the Third Round Table Conference. Which of the statements is/are correct?

The correct answer is Option 4 (1, 2 and 3) because all three statements accurately reflect historical facts regarding the constitutional developments in British India.

• Statement 1 is correct: During the First Round Table Conference (1930), Dr. B.R. Ambedkar formally demanded separate electorates for the "Depressed Classes," treating them as a distinct minority from the caste Hindus.
• Statement 2 is correct: The Poona Pact (1932), while replacing separate electorates with reserved seats, included specific clauses (Clause 8 and 9) ensuring no discrimination against the depressed classes in recruitment to public services and local bodies, pledging a fair share of representation.
• Statement 3 is correct: The Indian National Congress boycotted the Third Round Table Conference (1932). They only attended the Second Conference following the Gandhi-Irwin Pact.

Since all three milestones of the Indian national movement are historically verified, Option 4 is the comprehensive and correct choice.