Correct option is C
The Correct Answer is: (c) Morley-Minto Reforms
Explanation:
The Indian Councils Act of 1909 is popularly known as the Morley-Minto Reforms, named after John Morley (Secretary of State for India) and Lord Minto (the Viceroy of India at that time). The Act marked the first attempt by the British to introduce political reforms by expanding the legislative councils and involving Indians in governance.
The Indian Councils Act of 1909 is popularly known as the Morley-Minto Reforms, named after John Morley (Secretary of State for India) and Lord Minto (the Viceroy of India at that time). The Act marked the first attempt by the British to introduce political reforms by expanding the legislative councils and involving Indians in governance.
Information Booster:
• Introduced separate electorates for Muslims, starting communal politics.
• First Indian appointed to Viceroy’s Executive Council: S.P. Sinha.
• Enlarged legislative councils at the Centre and provinces.
• Aimed to increase Indian participation in administration.
• Introduced separate electorates for Muslims, starting communal politics.
• First Indian appointed to Viceroy’s Executive Council: S.P. Sinha.
• Enlarged legislative councils at the Centre and provinces.
• Aimed to increase Indian participation in administration.
Additional Information:
• Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms – Relates to Government of India Act, 1919.
• Pitt’s India Act – Enacted in 1784 to establish control over the East India Company.
• Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms – Relates to Government of India Act, 1919.
• Pitt’s India Act – Enacted in 1784 to establish control over the East India Company.
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