In which one of the following provinces was a Congress ministry not formed under the Act of 1935?

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Correct answer: Punjab. In the 1936-37 elections, the Indian National Congress formed a ministry in 8 out of 11 provinces under the Government of India Act, 1935. Congress did not secure a majority in Punjab. Instead, the Unionist Party, a coalition of landlords and representatives of various religious communities, led by Sir Sikandar Hayat Khan, formed the government with support from the Muslim League. 137

In which one of the following provinces was a Congress ministry not formed under the Act of 1935?

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