During a district campaign in 1937, voters heard Congress candidates promise reforms in a provincial government. After the elections, Congress formed minist...
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During a district campaign in 1937, voters heard Congress candidates promise reforms in a provincial government. After the elections, Congress formed ministries in several provinces. Muslim League organisers collected complaints about Bande Mataram, changes to school teaching and the treatment of Muslim employees. A case-study group is assessing whether Congress rule increased support for the Muslim League.
(a) Identify the political party that formed ministries in several provinces after the 1937 elections. [1]
(b) Explain one reason why some Muslims criticised Congress provincial rule. [2]
Answer Details
(a) Indian National Congress / Congress [1] (b) Any developed point: alleged promotion of Hindu symbols such as Bande Mataram [1] made Muslims fear cultural domination [1]; or educational policies such as Wardha teaching were seen as neglecting Muslim culture [1] and Islam [1]; or complaints about discrimination in jobs/administration [1] increased insecurity [1]. Max [2]
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