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 ci

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Q: 23 (IAS/2005)
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?

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History

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IAS

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The correct answer is:

1 and 3

Statement 1: In the First Round Table Conference, Dr. Ambedkar demanded separate electorates for the depressed classes.

This statement is correct. During the First Round Table Conference held in London in 1930, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, representing the depressed classes (now known as Scheduled Castes), demanded separate electorates to ensure adequate representation and safeguard their interests.

Statement 2: In the Poona Act, special provisions for representation of the depressed people in the local bodies and civil services were made.

This statement is incorrect. The Poona Pact, not the Poona Act, was an agreement reached between Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi in 1932. The agreement led to the reserved seats for the depressed classes (Scheduled Castes) in provincial legislatures and made provisions for their representation.

Statement 3: The Indian National Congress did not take part in the Third Round Table Conference.

This statement is correct. The Indian National Congress, led by Mahatma Gandhi, boycotted the Third Round Table Conference held in London in 1932. The Congress had certain reservations about the British government`s proposal and felt that the discussions would not lead to a satisfactory outcome.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

1 and 3