Question

The reasons for the formation of the Muslim League were many. In this context explain any three demands made by the Muslims Deputation in 1960 to the Viceroy Lord Minto.

Answer 1

The Muslim leaders made the following demands:
(i) Separate Electorates: The Mullins should be given the right of sending their representation to the Provincial Councils and Imperial Legislative Council through separate communal electorates.

(ii) Weightage in Representation: The representation to the Muslim Community should be determined not by their numerical strength. It should be in accordance with the position they occupied in India about a hundred years ago.
(iii) Reservation of seats for Muslims in the State services.
(iv) More State aid for promoting new Muslim universities.