Q. Which of the following sections of the society were provided a separate electorate by various acts enacted in British India?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q. Which of the following sections of the society were provided a separate electorate by various acts enacted in British India?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The correct option is D
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Explanation: Indian Councils Act 1909 introduced a system of communal representation for Muslims by accepting the concept of ‘separate electorate’.
Points 1, 2 and 4 are correct: The Government of India Act of 1919 extended the principle of communal representation by providing separate electorates for Sikhs, Indian Christians, Anglo-Indians and Europeans.
Points 3 and 5 are correct: The Government of India Act of 1935 further extended the principle of communal representation by providing separate electorates for scheduled castes, women and labour or workers. Although it never came into force.
Hence, all the given sections of the Indian society were provided a separate electorate.
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Explanation: Indian Councils Act 1909 introduced a system of communal representation for Muslims by accepting the concept of ‘separate electorate’.
Points 1, 2 and 4 are correct: The Government of India Act of 1919 extended the principle of communal representation by providing separate electorates for Sikhs, Indian Christians, Anglo-Indians and Europeans.
Points 3 and 5 are correct: The Government of India Act of 1935 further extended the principle of communal representation by providing separate electorates for scheduled castes, women and labour or workers. Although it never came into force.
Hence, all the given sections of the Indian society were provided a separate electorate.
