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Which Act introduced the method of election in Indian legislative councils?
Who were the Morley-Minto reforms named after?
What was the reason behind granting separate electorate to Muslims in India?
Which of the following was NOT a reason behind the introduction of the Indian Councils Act of 1909?
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What was the purpose of granting separate electorates to Muslims under the Indian Councils Act of 1909?
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What were the Indian Councils Acts of 1861 and 1892, and how were they amended by the Indian Councils Act of 1909?
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Study Notes
Indian Councils Act
- The Indian Councils Act of 1909 introduced the method of election in Indian legislative councils.
Morley-Minto Reforms
- The Morley-Minto reforms were named after John Morley, the Secretary of State, and Minto, the Viceroy of India.
Separate Electorates for Muslims
- Granting separate electorates to Muslims in India was to protect their interests and prevent them from being dominated by Hindus.
- The separate electorate for Muslims was introduced to appease the Muslim community, who were concerned about their minority status and potential loss of influence.
Indian Councils Act of 1909
- The reason behind introducing the Indian Councils Act of 1909 was NOT to increase the power of Indians in the legislative councils.
- The purpose of granting separate electorates to Muslims under the Indian Councils Act of 1909 was to provide them with a sense of security and protect their interests.
Amendments to the Indian Councils Acts
- The Indian Councils Acts of 1861 and 1892 provided for the nomination of members to the legislative councils by the Viceroy.
- The Indian Councils Act of 1909 amended the previous Acts by introducing the election of members to the legislative councils.
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Test your knowledge on the Morley-Minto Reforms with this informative quiz! Learn about the Indian Councils Act of 1909 and how it impacted the legislative councils in India. See how much you know about the election method, its purpose, and the role it played in the demands of the Indian National Congress. Put your understanding to the test and increase your knowledge of this important historical event.
