22. 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
Option D Solution: Indian National Army in 1942 - 45 fought against Great Britain along with Japanese during second world war-II.
Option A Solution: The principle of communal election was accepted only in the case of Muslims and was implemented by the Regulations made under the 1909 Act. This was the outcome of unswerving and steadfast demands by Muslims who expressed serious concerns that a first past the post electoral system, like that of Britain, would leave them permanently subject to Hindu majority rule. The Act of 1909 stipulated, as demanded by the Muslim leadership that only Muslims should vote for candidates for the Muslim seats (‘separate electorates’).
