Question

The Communal Award, which was subsequently changed, following Gandhi's fast unto death in jail at Poona, had been given by _______.
A. Ramsay Mcdonald
B. Lloyd George
C. Stanley Baldwin
D. A.V. Alexander

Answer 1

Hint:The communal award was announced after the Round Table conference in 1932. It was made by the British Prime Minister Ramsay Macdonald. This award extended the separate electorate to depressed classes and other minorities. This award was supported by many leaders of minorities, one of them being Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.

Complete answer:
Let us discuss each option individually in detail to figure out the correct answer.

Ramsay Mcdonald: As stated in the hint, the award was given by Ramsay Macdonald. Therefore , this is the correct option.

Lloyd George: As stated in the hint, the award was given by Ramsay Macdonald. Therefore , this is not the correct option.

Stanley Baldwin: As stated in the hint, the award was given by Ramsay Macdonald. Therefore , this is not the correct option.

A.V. Alexander: As stated in the hint, the award was given by Ramsay Macdonald. Therefore , this is not the correct option.

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

Note:The reason behind the introduction of these awards was that Ramsay McDonald considered himself a friend of the Indians and thus he wanted to resolve the ongoing issues. The award was severely criticised by Mahatma Gandhi as Indians were to be labelled with a caste name. This award was considered to divide the Hindus in India.