The signatories of the Poona Pact were the Mahatma Gandhi Group and the _________.

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A) Dr. BR Ambedkar Group.

The Poona Pact (1932) was an agreement between Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, representing the Depressed Classes, to resolve differences over the issue of separate electorates for Dalits. It was signed on September 24, 1932, at Yerwada Central Jail, Pune, where Gandhi was imprisoned.

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• The Communal Award (1932) by British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald granted separate electorates to the Depressed Classes, which led to a major debate.
• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, as the leader of the Depressed Classes, sought political safeguards for Dalits to ensure their representation and protection.
• Mahatma Gandhi, concerned about Hindu unity, protested by undertaking a fast unto death, emphasizing the need for an inclusive political structure.
• The Poona Pact was a landmark compromise where Dalits were granted reserved seats in provincial legislatures, but they would be elected by a joint electorate, ensuring greater political inclusion.
• This pact led to enhanced Dalit representation in politics and influenced future constitutional provisions regarding reservations.

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(B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel – A key leader in India's freedom struggle and played a major role in post-independence integration of princely states.
(C) Subhas Chandra Bose – A prominent nationalist who led the Indian National Army (INA) and contributed significantly to India's independence movement.
(D) Jawaharlal Nehru – Played a crucial role in India's independence and nation-building, becoming the first Prime Minister of India in 1947.