Which one of the following with regard to the Poona Pact, 1932 is not correct?

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Q: 21 (NDA-I/2010)

Which one of the following with regard to the Poona Pact, 1932 is not correct?

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History

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NDA-I

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{'poona pact': [2, 1, 1, 0], 'provincial legislature': [0, 0, 1, 2], 'depressed sections': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'depressed classes': [0, 0, 4, 1], 'reservation': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'joint electorate system': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'central lagislature': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'adequate representation': [1, 0, 1, 0], 'seats': [6, 6, 8, 25]}

The Poona Pact was an agreement signed between leaders of the depressed classes and the Hindu leaders in 1932. It aimed to address the issue of political representation and rights for the depressed classes, specifically the Untouchables.

Option 1 states that the Poona Pact did not provide adequate representation of depressed sections in government jobs. However, this statement is incorrect. The Poona Pact did ensure adequate representation of the depressed classes in government jobs. It emphasized the need for reservation of seats and employment opportunities for the depressed classes in order to uplift and empower them.

Option 2 is correct. The Poona Pact did propose reservation of seats for the depressed classes in the provincial legislature. This was done to ensure their participation and representation in the political decision-making process at the provincial level.

Option 3 is correct. The Poona Pact did accept the concept of joint electorate system, where all sections of society would vote together in elections. This was a significant change from the separate electorate system, which had previously kept the depressed classes segregated.

Option 4 is correct. The Poona Pact also proposed reservation of seats for the depressed classes in the central legislature. This was important to ensure their representation and voice in the national political arena.

In conclusion, option 1 is incorrect, as