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    Through which of the following Acts were Indians, for the first time, associated with the executive Councils of the Viceroy and Governors?
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    Through which of the following Acts were Indians, for the first time, associated with the executive Councils of the Viceroy and Governors?

    A.

    Government of India Act, 1909

    B.

    Government of India Act, 1919

    C.

    Government of India Act, 1935

    D.

    Government of India Act, 1929

    Correct option is A

    The Correct Answer is: (a) Government of India Act, 1909
    Explanation:
    The Government of India Act, 1909, also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms, was the first constitutional act to formally include Indians in the executive councils of the
    Viceroy and Governors. For the first time, an Indian — Satyendra Prasanna Sinha — was appointed as the Law Member of the Viceroy’s Executive Council in 1909.
    This act aimed to appease growing nationalist demands by increasing Indian participation in governance, although in a limited and controlled manner.
    Information Booster:
    • The Act was a result of reforms proposed by Lord Minto (Viceroy) and John Morley (Secretary of State for India).
    • It increased the number of non-official members in legislative councils both at the center and in provinces.
    • Introduced separate electorates for Muslims, a significant and controversial step in communal politics.
    • Though limited in scope, it laid the foundation for further reforms in 1919 and 1935.

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