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Q: The Indian Council Act of 1909 is also termed as the ______.
  • A. Morley-Minto Reform
  • B. Quit India Movement
  • C. Simon Commission
  • D. Chauri Chaura incident
Correct Answer: Option A - Indian Council Act of 1909, also called as Morley-Minto Reform, was named after the Secretary of State for Indian Affairs lord John Morley and the Viceroy Lord Minto. It introduced for the first time the method of election, an attempt to widen the scope of legislative councils, placate the demands of moderates in Indian National Congress and to increase the participation of Indians in the governance. The main provision of Indian council act was that it is traduced the separate electorate for the Muslims.
A. Indian Council Act of 1909, also called as Morley-Minto Reform, was named after the Secretary of State for Indian Affairs lord John Morley and the Viceroy Lord Minto. It introduced for the first time the method of election, an attempt to widen the scope of legislative councils, placate the demands of moderates in Indian National Congress and to increase the participation of Indians in the governance. The main provision of Indian council act was that it is traduced the separate electorate for the Muslims.

Explanations:

Indian Council Act of 1909, also called as Morley-Minto Reform, was named after the Secretary of State for Indian Affairs lord John Morley and the Viceroy Lord Minto. It introduced for the first time the method of election, an attempt to widen the scope of legislative councils, placate the demands of moderates in Indian National Congress and to increase the participation of Indians in the governance. The main provision of Indian council act was that it is traduced the separate electorate for the Muslims.