UPSC PRELIMS · HISTORY · MONTAGU-CHELMSFORD REFORMS AND WOMEN

Consider the following statements: 1. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 recommended granting voting rights to all the women above the age of 21. 2. The Government of India Act of 1935 gave women reserved seats in legislature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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EXPLANATION

The 1935 Act provided reserved representation for women, whereas the 1919 reforms did not grant universal voting rights to all women above 21.

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