The Government of India Act of 1935 gave women reserved seats in the legislature.

Consider the following statements:

1. The Montague-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 recommended granting voting rights to all women above the age of 21.
2. The Government of India Act of 1935 gave women reserved seats in the legislature.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(2021)

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : B

Government of India Act, 1919, given right to vote to women but not to all women.

The Government of India Act of 1935 gave women reserved seats in the legislature.