The Congress split into two factions at the Surat Session in 1907. The Moderates and Extremists clashed over the methods of protest and the choice of the party president, leading to the Extremists being expelled from the party for several years.

Jacobabad in Sindh is officially recognized as the hottest place in Pakistan. During the peak of summer, it consistently records some of the highest temperatures in the world, often exceeding $50^{\circ}\text{C}$.

The Simon Commission’s task was to review the working of the 1919 Act and suggest reforms. Its 1930 report recommended abolishing provincial dyarchy, extending responsible government, and creating a federation. Its all-British composition led to boycotts and protests. Its proposals influenced the 1935 Act.

The provision of constitutional amendment by special majority and proportional representation by STV are derived from South Africa’s Constitution. Britain provided parliamentary system, USA gave federalism and judicial review, while the 1935 Act gave administrative features like Governor’s office, emergency provisions, and three legislative lists. Laxmikanth Test: Historical Development of the Constitution of India – 4 | 20 Questions MCQ Test

The Plan provided that provincial legislatures would elect members to the Assembly using proportional representation with the single transferable vote, while princely states would nominate their representatives. It was a compromise design acknowledging political realities and preserving state participation until accession terms settled. Laxmikanth Test: Historical Development of the Constitution of India – 3 | 15 Questions MCQ Test

The 1919 Act introduced dyarchy in provinces by splitting subjects into reserved and transferred and initiated direct elections to legislatures. It did not abolish dyarchy (that came in 1935) nor grant universal adult franchise (suffrage remained restricted by property/education). Separate electorates were continued and even expanded to more groups. Hence option B is the accurate pairing. Laxmikanth Test: Historical Development of the Constitution of India – 2 | 10 Questions MCQ Test

Despite criticism, political parties contested the 1937 elections under this Act.

British forces opened fire at Jallianwala Bagh during protests against the Rowlatt Act.

Begum Salma Tassaduq Hussain was a revolutionary leader. She played a key role in the 1946 elections and later mobilized women during the protests against the Khizar Tiwana ministry.

Syed Ata Ullah Shah Bukhari was one of the greatest orators of the subcontinent. While the Majlis-e-Ahrar-e-Islam initially opposed the Muslim League, many of its followers eventually supported Pakistan.