How many seats were given to depressed classes under Communal Award and Poona Pact?
(A) 74 and 79 respectively
(B) 71 and 147 respectively
(C) 78 and 80 respectively
(D) 78 and 69 respectively
Correct Answer : 71 and 147 respectively
Question Asked : 47th BPSC (Pre) 2005
Number of reserved seats for depressed classes in Provincial Legislatures were 71 in Communal Award which was increased to 148 by Poona Pact (Madras = 30, Sindh with Bombay = 15, Punjab = 8, Bihar and Odisha = 18, Central Provinces = 20, Assam = 7, Bengal = 30, United Provinces = 20). Though some books mentioned that there are 147 seats. In addition to this, 18% seats in General class seats were reserved for depressed class in Central Legislature.
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