Explanation

• The Indian Councils Act 1909, also called the Morley-Minto Reforms, introduced separate electorates for Muslims.

Additional information:

• Date of introduction: 12 March 1909
• Total members in Central Legislative Council: 60
• Muslim reserved seats: 5
• 27 members were to be elected from different constituencies.
• Nehru Report (28 August 1928) rejected the demand for separate electorate.

Last verified on 07-03-2026

Explanation

• The Quit India Movement was launched in August 1942 by the Indian National Congress.
• It came after the failure of the Cripps Mission.
• The mission failed to satisfy Indian demands for independence.
• As a result, a mass movement was started against British rule.

Additional information:

• Leader: Mahatma Gandhi
• Slogan: “Do or Die”

Last verified on 23-04-2026

Explanation

• Sayyid Ameer Ali founded the London Muslim Federation in 1908.
• This organization was an independent organization and was not a branch of the All-India Muslim Federation.
• In 1909 he became the first Indian to sit as a member of the Privy Council's judicial committee.
• He served that role until his death in 1928.

Last verified on 04-04-2026

Explanation

• Founded on: 30 December 1906
• Place: Dhaka (then Bengal, British India)
• Founders: Nawab Salimullah, Agha Khan III, etc.
• Objective: Protection of Muslim political rights
• Role: Key political force behind Pakistan Movement

Last verified on 21-04-2026

Explanation

• Newspaper name: Al-Hilal
• Founded: 1912
• Language: Urdu
• Founder: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
• Purpose: To awaken political and Islamic consciousness among Muslims

Last verified on 21-04-2026