Question

Communal Representation was for the first time given in the interest of Muslims by_______.
A. The Indian Council Act of 1909
B. The Government of India Act of 1919
C. The Government of India Act of 1935
D. The Act of 1858

Answer 1

Hint:For Muslims, the distinct electorate was introduced and expanded to Sikhs, Indian Christians, Anglo-Indians and Europeans.
The Act did not do anything to grant colonial self-government, as was the demand of Congress.
The Act increased Indian involvement in the legislative councils, especially at the level of the provinces.

Complete answer:
The Indian Councils Act 1909 was an Act of the United Kingdom Parliament that brought about a small increase in Indian participation in British India's governance. By adopting the idea of 'separate voters', it implemented a system of collective representation for Muslims. The act was also called the Morley-Minto Reforms and was proposed by the Secretary of State for India, John Morley.
Now lets see the options :-
The indian council act of 1909 :- The Indian Councils Act 1909 was an act of the British Parliament that implemented a few legislative council reforms and increased Indian (limited) participation in British India's governance.It adopted separate Muslim voters. Some districts were reserved for Muslims and their members could vote only for Muslims. Thus this is the correct answer.
The government of India act 1919 :- An act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom was the Government of India Act 1919 thus this option is wrong.
The government of india act of 1935 :- Act provided for the establishment of the Indian Reserve Bank thus this option is wrong.
The act of 1858 :- Its terms mandated the liquidation of the British East India Company thus this option is wrong too.

Hence, the correct option is (Option A).

Note:Communal representation in Indian politics was introduced in the Act. By dividing the people into communal lines, this was intended to stem the increasing tide of nationalism in the country. In the division of the nation along religious lines, the culmination of this phase was seen. To this day, the consequences of the unequal treatment of various religious groups can be seen.