Question

The first general elections were held in British India in the year __________

Answer 1

The first general election in British India was held in 1920.

It was held for the selection of the Imperial Legislative council as well as the Provincial councils.

The Legislative Council at the centre was based in Delhi and formed the lower chamber to the Imperial Legislative council.

66 of the contestants were selected by election while 8 were reserved for Europeans to be elected by the Chamber of Commerce.