2016 · Q109
Consider the following statements about the Morley-Minto reforms of 1909:
- 1They were named after the British Parliamentarians, Minto and Morley.
- 2They provided for limited self-government by increasing the number of elected Indians in the Legislative Councils.
- 3They contained provisions that ensured that British officials retained their majority in the Imperial Legislative Council.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
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- A1 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Statement 1 is wrong: the reforms are named after Secretary of State John Morley and Viceroy Lord Minto, not two 'British Parliamentarians' (Minto was the Viceroy). Statements 2 and 3 are correct: the 1909 Act enlarged the legislative councils with more elected Indians (limited self-government) while retaining an official majority in the Imperial Legislative Council. Hence 2 and 3 only.