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What was the primary goal of the reforms introduced by the British government, according to Lord Molly?
What was the primary goal of the reforms introduced by the British government, according to Lord Molly?
- To grant India full independence
- To completely overhaul the Indian legal system
- To reduce the number of Indians in the council
- To allow local Indians more power in legislative affairs (correct)
The 1909 reforms gave Indians the power to change laws.
The 1909 reforms gave Indians the power to change laws.
False (B)
What is the more common name given to the Indian Councils Act of 1909?
What is the more common name given to the Indian Councils Act of 1909?
molly minto reforms
The number of members in the imperial council was increased to ______ under the reforms.
The number of members in the imperial council was increased to ______ under the reforms.
Match the council with the number of members after the reforms:
Match the council with the number of members after the reforms:
Which of the following best describes the role of Lord Minto in the 1909 reforms?
Which of the following best describes the role of Lord Minto in the 1909 reforms?
The Molly Minto Reforms only affected the central government and had no impact on provincial councils.
The Molly Minto Reforms only affected the central government and had no impact on provincial councils.
Which legislative body officially passed the act of 1909?
Which legislative body officially passed the act of 1909?
What notable provision was included in the reforms concerning the Muslim population in India?
What notable provision was included in the reforms concerning the Muslim population in India?
Lord ______ was the head of the Indian office during the time of the reforms.
Lord ______ was the head of the Indian office during the time of the reforms.
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Morley-Minto Reforms (1909)
Morley-Minto Reforms (1909)
Reforms introduced in 1909, also known as the Indian Councils Act.
Imperial Council Member Increase
Imperial Council Member Increase
Increased the number of members in the Imperial Council to 60.
Provincial Council Expansion
Provincial Council Expansion
Increased to 50 and 30 members in big and small provinces respectively.
Separate Electorates for Muslims
Separate Electorates for Muslims
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Advisory Power
Advisory Power
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Study Notes
- The Morley-Minto Reforms, officially known as the Indian Councils Act 1909, were a series of reforms enacted during the early 20th century in British India to address the growing demand for Indian participation in governance.
- These reforms are linked to the Pakistan Movement.
Background
- Lord Morley, the head of the Indian Office, declared the British government's intention to introduce reforms granting Indians greater influence in legislative matters.
- A committee was formed to develop a report outlining the proposed reforms.
- This report was submitted after approval from Lord Minto and Lord Morley.
- The British Parliament enacted the reforms into law as the Indian Councils Act of 1909 after gaining approval from Lord Minto and Lord Morley.
Importance and Reforms
- The reforms led to an expansion of the Imperial Council, increasing its membership to 60.
- The Central Executive Council's membership also increased to 60.
- Provincial councils saw an increase in members, with larger provinces having 50 members and smaller provinces having 30.
- A key aspect of the reforms was the introduction of separate electorates for Muslims.
- Indians were granted greater advisory roles, although they lacked the authority to amend laws.
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