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The provision for separate electorate for Hindus and Muslims was made in

  1. A
    Government of India Act, 1935
  2. B
    Montague Chelmsford reforms
  3. C
    Morley-Minto reforms
  4. D
    Mountbatten Plan

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The system of separate electorates for Muslims was introduced via the Indian Councils Act 1909, commonly known as the Morley-Minto Reforms. Under this system, Muslim members could be elected only by Muslim voters, effectively institutionalizing communal division within British Indian administration and earning Lord Minto the title "Father of Communal Electorate".

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The provision for separate electorate for Hindus and Muslims was made in
A
Government of India Act, 1935
B
Montague Chelmsford reforms
C
Morley-Minto reforms
D
Mountbatten Plan

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