In which one of the following provinces was a Congress ministry not formed under the Act of 1935?
- ABihar
- BMadras
- COrissa
- DPunjabCorrect
Explanation
The Government of India Act of 1935 led to provincial elections in 1937. The Indian National Congress won a clear majority and formed ministries in eight out of the eleven provinces, including Bihar, Madras, and Orissa.
In Punjab, the Congress did not secure a majority. Instead, the Unionist Party, led by Sir Sikandar Hayat Khan, formed a coalition government with the support of the Muslim League and other groups. Therefore, a Congress ministry was not formed in Punjab.
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