Q. Separate electorates for Muslims in India were introduced by which one of the following Acts?
(a) Government of India Act of 1909
(b) Indian Councils Act of 1892
(c) Rowlatt Act of 1919
(d) Government of India Act of 1935
Ans: (a) Government of India Act of 1909
Explanation: The correct answer is (a) Government of India Act of 1909.
Separate electorates for Muslims in India were introduced by the Government of India Act of 1909, also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms. This act was enacted during British colonial rule and aimed to increase Muslim representation in the legislative bodies. As a result, it established separate electorates for Muslims, which meant that Muslims would vote separately for their own representatives. This provision was introduced in response to the demands of Muslim leaders for adequate political representation and was a significant development in shaping the political landscape of India during that time.
