Separate Electorate | MCQs

Explanation

Muslims were somehow a separate entity.

The Muslims did not accept that Hindus and Muslims shaped one country.

They were diverse by religion, history, dialects and civilization.

It got to be basic for Muslims to set up a political party of their claim.

Explanation

On 1 October 1906, a delegation of Muslim leaders, led by Aga Khan III, met Lord Minto, the Viceroy of India, at Simla and presented a memorandum demanding separate electorates for Muslims in India.

Explanation

Congress propagated joint electorates as to them separate electorates would have weakened the foundations of the Indian nationalism

Explanation

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was the first to demand separate electorates for Muslims.

All important Question Related to " Separate Electorate" 

Indian Councils Act of 1909, also called Morley-Minto Reforms

Minto-Morley Reforms Muslim's demand for a separate electorate was incorporated

In 12 March 1909 the Morley-Minto Changes allowed partitioned electorates to Muslims.

This Act further extended democratic participation by increasing the size of the legislative councils, both Central and provincial.

27 out of add up to 60 members were to be chosen and 5 seats were saved for the Muslims.

Indian Council Act 1909 separate electorate for Muslims was accepted

on 28 August 1928 Nehru Report rejected the demand for a separate electorate

Congress and other Hindu bodies opposed the separate electorate

ND30-4-2023

Explanation

All important Question Related to " Separate Electorate" 

Indian Councils Act of 1909, also called Morley-Minto Reforms

Minto-Morley Reforms Muslim's demand for a separate electorate was incorporated

In 12 March 1909 the Morley-Minto Changes allowed partitioned electorates to Muslims.

This Act further extended democratic participation by increasing the size of the legislative councils, both Central and provincial.

27 out of add up to 60 members were to be chosen and 5 seats were saved for the Muslims.

Indian Council Act 1909 separate electorate for Muslims was accepted

on 28 August 1928 Nehru Report rejected the demand for a separate electorate

Congress and other Hindu bodies opposed the separate electorate

ND30-4-2023