In which of the following years, were separate electorates introduced in the Imperial Legislative Assembly elections in the name of Morley- Minto Reforms?

Key Points

• The Indian Council Act, 1909, also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms, introduced separate electorates for Muslims for the first time.
• This act allowed the election of Indian members to the various legislative councils in India, both at the central and provincial levels.
• It marked a significant step in the political representation of Indians under British rule.
• The separate electorates meant that Muslims could elect their representatives separately, which was intended to address the concerns of the Muslim community.

Additional Information

• The Morley-Minto Reforms were named after John Morley, the Secretary of State for India, and Lord Minto, the Viceroy of India.
• These reforms were seen as a response to the growing demand for greater Indian participation in governance.
• While the reforms did not meet all the demands of Indian nationalists, they were a crucial step towards the development of a representative government in India.
• The introduction of separate electorates was a contentious issue and had long-term implications for Indian politics, influencing future constitutional developments.