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Question

The Poona pact was concerned with:

  1. Depressed classes
  2. Hindu Muslim unity
  3. Constitutional progress
  4. Educational Reforms

Answer:

Option A: Depressed classes

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Depressed classes”.

The Poona Pact was primarily concerned with addressing the issue of representation for the depressed classes (later known as Scheduled Castes). It was an agreement between Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to resolve the issue of separate electorates for the depressed classes.