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Correct Answer: C: To request separate electorates for Muslims
Explanation: The correct answer is to request separate electorates for Muslims, which was the main objective of the Simla Deputation in 1906. The deputation, led by the Aga Khan, met with the Viceroy of India to demand separate electorates for Muslims, which would allow them to elect their own representatives to the legislative councils. This demand was a significant milestone in the Muslim political struggle in India. Options like demanding a separate homeland or promoting Hindu-Muslim unity are incorrect as they were not the primary objectives of the deputation. The Simla Deputation is an important topic in FPSC, CSS, and NTS general knowledge papers, as it highlights the early efforts of Muslims to assert their political rights. This event is also relevant to understanding the evolution of the Pakistan movement.