Adult Franchise | MCQs

Explanation

The first direct elections in the country after independence took place for the  Punjab State Legislature between 10 and 20 March 1951.

The election was held with 197 seats.

The remaining seats were unanimously filled, but more than 939 candidates ran for 189 seats.

Explanation

The Lucknow Pact was an agreement reached between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League (AIML) at a joint session of both the parties held in Lucknow in December 1916.