Separate Electorates | MCQs

Explanation

The Simla Deputation was a gathering of 35 prominent Indian Muslim leaders led by the Aga Khan III at the Viceregal Lodge in Simla in October 1906.

Explanation

On 1st October 1906, a Muslim political delegation led by Aga Khan

Met with the Viceroy of India to demand a separate electorate for Muslims.

This delegation played a crucial role in the establishment of the Muslim League in 1906

Explanation

In 1906, Simla Deputation the separate electorate demanded for the first time by the Muslims in British India

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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

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.