The Communal Award (1932)

Question 1

Which British Prime Minister announced the Communal Award?

Answer 1

The British Prime Minister, Ramsay McDonald, announced the ‘Communal Award’.

Question 2

When was the Communal Award announced?

Answer 2

1932

Question 3

Why was the Communal Award announced?

Answer 3

It was announced to protect the interests of minority groups in India.

Question 4

What did the Communal Award create?

Answer 4

It created separate electorates for Muslims, Buddhists, Sikhs, Christians, Anglo-Indians, Parsees, and Untouchables.

Question 5

Why did Hindus protest against the Communal Award?

Answer 5

The Hindus protested about this because they did not consider the Untouchables to be a minority.

Question 6

What were the feelings of Muslims and Sikhs about the Communal Award?

Answer 6

The Sikhs and Muslims also had their own reservations

Question 7

What was response of the Muslim League to the Communal Award?

Answer 7

The All-India Muslim League accepted it.