SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 83

SSC CPO - 28 June 2024 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q83

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

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Indian Council Act, 1909.

  • Separate electorates were introduced in the Imperial Legislative Assembly elections as part of the Morley-Minto Reforms in the year 1909.
  • These reforms were implemented through the Indian Councils Act of 1909.
  • The Morley-Minto Reforms introduced separate electorates for Muslims, allowing them to elect their representatives separately from the general electorate.