Question

Which one of the following Acts formally introduced the principles of elections for the first time?

• A. Indian Councils Act, 1909
• B. Government of India Act, 1919
• C. Government of India Act, 1935
• D. Indian Independence Act, 1947

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Indian Councils Act, 1909

• The Indian Councils Act 1909, commonly known as the Morley-Minto Reforms was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that brought about a limited increase in the involvement of Indians in the governance of British India.
• It formally introduced for the first time the principle of elections to the legislative councils. It gave general power to government of India to disallow politically dangerous candidates.