Which Act introduced separate electorates for Muslims in British India for the first time? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which Act introduced separate electorates for Muslims in British India for the first time?
A. Government of India Act 1919
B. Indian Councils Act 1909
C. Indian Councils Act 1892
D. Government of India Act 1935
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Indian Councils Act 1909 (commonly known as the Morley-Minto Reforms) institutionalized communal representation by introducing separate electorates for Muslims.

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