Question

Who is called the ‘Father of Communal electorate in India'?

• A. Lord Minto
• B. Lord Ripon
• C. Lord Curzon
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Lord Minto

Indian Council Act of 1909 is also known as Morley- Minto Reform. It was instituted to placate the Moderates (Congress) and introduced separate electorates on the basis of religion. Therefore, Lord Minto came to be known as Father of Communal Electorate in India.