Consider the following statements : 1. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 recommended granting voting rights to all the women above the age of 21. 2. The Government of India Act of 1935 gave women reserved seats in legislature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Let's analyze each statement: 1. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 recommended granting voting rights to all the women above the age of 21: This statement is incorrect. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms (Government of India Act of 1919) did not grant universal adult suffrage to all women. While it did empower provincial legislatures to enfranchise women, initially, only a very limited number of women (based on property, income, or education qualifications) were granted the right to vote, far from 'all women above the age of 21'. 2. The Government of India Act of 1935 gave women reserved seats in legislature: This statement is correct. The Government of India Act of 1935 significantly expanded the franchise and introduced reserved seats for women in both central and provincial legislatures. This provision aimed to ensure specific representation for women in the legislative bodies, marking a notable advancement in their political participation. Therefore, only statement 2 is correct.