Question

Under which reforms were Muslims allowed the right of a separate electorate?Explain why Muslims wanted this policy?

Answer 1

Answer:

In 1909 the Morley-Minto Reforms granted separate electorates to Muslims. In these, the numerical strength of legislature councils was increased. 27 out of a total of 60 members were to be elected and 5 seats were reserved for the Muslims. In the provincial government, Muslims were to be represented by separate electorates.

Answer 2

Answer:

eforms granted separate electorates to Muslims and answer of your next question is The British believed that by entreating separate Muslim representation they would simply be acknowledging the realities in India. Separate representation for Muslims was a subsidiary of the government's policy of identifying people by their religion and caste.