When was the separate electorates created for the Muslims in India for the first time at the national level?

1909

The correct answer is Option (4) → 1909

The separate electorates for Muslims in India were introduced as part of the Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909. These reforms were initiated by the then British Viceroy of India, Lord Minto, and the Secretary of State for India, John Morley. The goal of these reforms was to address certain political demands and increase the participation of Indians, including Muslims, in the legislative process. The key feature of the Morley-Minto Reforms was the introduction of separate electorates based on religion. This meant that Muslims were to elect their representatives separately from other communities. The idea behind this provision was to provide separate political representation to different religious communities, reflecting the diverse religious landscape of India at that time. However, it also led to the communalization of politics, which had significant consequences in the later years of India's struggle for independence and in the partition of the country in 1947.

So, the correct option is [4].