SSC
INDIAN POLITY
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Question
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Which one of the following Acts formally introduced the principles of elections for the first time?
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Indian Councils Act, 1909
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Government of India Act, 1919
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Government of India Act, 1935
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Indian Independence Act, 1947
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Indian councils Act commonly known as the “Morley-Minto reforms” of 1909 was passed by the British Parliament in an attempt to widen the scope of the legislative councils, increase the participation of Indians in governance and formally introduced the principle of elections in India for the very first time.
Detailed explanation-2: -General elections were held in India between 25 October 1951 and 21 February 1952. They were the first elections to the Lok Sabha after independence on 15 August 1947.
Detailed explanation-3: -Option A Solution: Indian Council act, 1909 gave representation of the Indians for the first time in legislation. This act is also known as Morley-Minto reform.
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