Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a) 1937.
· The first provincial elections under the Government of India Act, 1935, were held in 1937.
· These elections marked a significant step towards self-governance as they introduced provincial autonomy.
· The Act provided for the establishment of provincial legislatures and the expansion of the electorate.
· The Indian National Congress emerged victorious in many provinces, forming governments in several regions.
· These elections highlighted the growing political consciousness and the demand for greater self-rule among Indians.