66th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2020
Which of the following Acts introduced the separate electorate system in India?
aThe Regulating Act, 1773
bThe Charter Act, 1833
cThe Pitt's India Act, 1784
dThe Indian Councils Act, 1909✓ Correct
eNone of the above/More than one of the above
Explanation
Through the Indian Councils Act, 1909 (Morley–Minto Reforms, 1909), a system of communal representation was introduced in British India, under which provision was made for separate electorates for Muslims. (b) 1919 AD (d) 1925 AD ## Page 47 ## Delhi Durbar And Change Of Capital 1. When was the capital of India changed from Calcutta to Delhi? (a) In 1912 AD (b) In 1916 AD (c) In 1920 AD (d) In 1908 AD B.P.S.C. (CDPO) (Pre) 2005 Ans. (a) In 1912, the capital of India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi. It is noteworthy that the announcement regarding the change of capital was made in 1911.
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