Question

How can you say that by introduction of Indian Councils Act, 1909, the powers of legislature were made limited? Explain briefly.

Answer 1

It introduced a system of communal representation for Muslims by accepting the concept of 'separate electorate'. Under this, the Muslim members were to be elected only by Muslim voters. Thus, the Act 'legalised communalism' and Lord Minto came to be known as the Father of Communal Electorate.