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Mention two reasons why the Lucknow pact is considered important in the history of the Indian National Congress.
i. It created understanding between the Muslims League and Congress.
ii. It was the year in which both aggressive and moderate decided to work together.
The formation of the Muslim League and the Home Rule Movement had a wholesome effect on the affairs of the country. In this context mention :
Two terms of the Lucknow pact and two factors which emphasize the significance of the Home Rule Movement.
Terms of the Lucknow pact :
i. Independent Unit: India was to be treated as an independent unit of the Empire as a self autonomus state.
ii. Provincial Legislatures : Fourth - fifth of the members of the Provincial Leguislature were to be nominated.
Two factors which emphasize the significance of the Home Rule Movement:
i. The movement infused new life in the national movement and made Indian consious of their rights.
ii. Participation of women in large numbers and the revival of the Swadeshi spirit.
Who founded the Home Rule leagues in India? What was its objectives ?
It was founded under the leadership of Bal Gangadhar of Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Annie Besant.
The Objectives was to establish self - government for India in British Empire.
What was the importance of the Lucknow Pact of 1916?
The Lucknow Pact was extremely important because it embodied an important step in the direction of Hindu-Muslim unity. The Lucknow Pact was a sign of the coming together of the leadership of the two communities on one hand, and a compromise between the moderate and extremist factions within the Indian National Congress on the other.
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