Q. The Indian Councils Act 1909:

1. formally introduced for the first time the principle of elections to the legislative councils
2. gave general power to government of India to disallow politically dangerous candidates
3. kept income qualification of Muslims lower than that of Hindus for voting

Which among the above is / are correct?
Answer: 1, 2 & 3
Notes: As per the Council Act of 1909, direct election to the Legislative Council was introduced. Separate electorate for the Muslim was introduced. The number of members of the Provincial legislative assembly were increased. It gave general power to government of India to disallow politically dangerous candidates. It kept income qualification of Muslims lower than that of Hindus for voting.

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