The 'Communal Award' of 1932 extended separate electorates to which groups? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Communal Award' of 1932 extended separate electorates to which groups?
A. Muslims only
B. Sikhs and Christians
C. Depressed Classes (Scheduled Castes)
D. All minorities including Sikhs, Muslims, Christians, and Depressed Classes
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Communal Award granted separate electorates to Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Anglo-Indians, Europeans, and the Depressed Classes.

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