Which prime minister of Great Britain had announced the Communal Award in 1932 during the Indian Freedom Movement?

Correct option is D

The Communal Award was announced in 1932 by British Prime Minister James Ramsay MacDonald. This award provided separate electorates for minority communities, including Muslims, Sikhs, Anglo-Indians, and Dalits (then referred to as Depressed Classes). It was part of British divide-and-rule policies, which sought to fragment Indian society.

Important Key Points:

1. The Communal Award intensified divisions between different social groups.
2. It led to protests by Indian leaders, including Mahatma Gandhi.
3. Gandhi undertook a fast unto death against the separate electorates for Dalits.
4. The issue was resolved through the Poona Pact between Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
5. The pact provided reserved seats for Dalits within the general electorate system.
6. This episode highlighted the complex dynamics of caste and politics in India.