A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer: (b) 2 only
Explanation
- A
1 only
1 only. 1919 did not give all women over 21 the vote; franchise was narrow and property-tilted.
- B
2 only
2 only. The 1935 Act provided reserved seats for women in legislatures.
- C
Both 1 and 2
Both. Statement 1 fails.
- D
Neither 1 nor 2
Neither. Reserved seats for women are in the 1935 scheme.
Summary. Official key is (b) 2 only. Montagu–Chelmsford did not create universal female suffrage at 21. The Government of India Act, 1935 reserved legislative seats for women.
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