Which of the following Acts introduced the separate electorate system in India?
- AThe Regulating Act, 1773
- BThe Charter Act, 1833
- CThe Pitt's India Act, 1784
- DThe Indian Councils Act, 1909
- ENone of the above/More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (d) The Indian Councils Act, 1909
Explanation
Through the Indian Councils Act, 1909 (Morley–Minto Reforms, 1909), a system of communal representation was introduced in British India, under which provision was made for separate electorates for Muslims.