History • Modern IndiaEasy
The historic 'Minto-Morley Reforms' of 1909 are primarily remembered in modern Indian history for introducing:
A. Dyarchy in provincial governments
B. Separate communal electorates for Muslims✓ Correct Answer
C. Universal adult franchise
D. Bicameral legislature at the center
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Indian Councils Act of 1909, commonly known as the Minto-Morley Reforms, is infamous for introducing separate communal electorates for Muslims, a policy that institutionalized religious divisions in the legislature. Provincial dyarchy was introduced later through the Government of India Act of 1919, while universal adult franchise came only with the Constitution of India in 1950. Lord Minto served as the Viceroy and John Morley as the Secretary of State for India during these reforms.
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