Concerning the Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909, consider the following statements.
a) They are also called the Indian Councils Act, of 1909.
b) They increased the strength of Legislative Councils.
c) The right to separate the electorate was given to the Muslims.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. a, b, c.
All three statements regarding the Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909 are correct:
a) The reforms are also known as the Indian Councils Act of 1909.
b) The reforms increased the strength of the Legislative Councils by expanding membership in both central and provincial councils.
c) The right to separate electorates was given to Muslims, allowing them to elect their representatives, a significant political concession.
Thus, all the statements are accurate in describing the key features of the Morley-Minto Reforms.