Question

With reference to the Morley Minto Reforms, consider the following statements.
1. It is also known as the Indian Councils Act of 1909.
2. It introduced the system of separate electorate for Sikh.
3. Morley was the viceroy of India and Minto was the secretary of state for India.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. Only 1
• B. Only 2
• C. Only 2 and 3
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Only 1

Indian Council Act of 1909 also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909. Morley was the secretary of state for India and Minto was the viceroy of India.
The Reforms introduced the system of separate electorate for the Muslim (not Sikh), under which all Muslim were grouped in separate constituencies from which Muslims alone could be elected