Morley-Minto Reforms

Question 1

When did Morley-Minto Reforms take place?

Answer 1

1909

Question 2

Another name of Morley-Minto reforms?

Answer 2

Indian Council Act of 1909

Question 3

Most important feature of this act?

Answer 3

Introduced communal electorates/Muslims got a separate electorate

Question 4

What was the ulterior motive of the British introducing a separate Muslim electorate?

Answer 4

1. To weaken the nationalist movement by cutting off Muslims.
2. Grow communalism to create differences between Hindus and Muslims.

Question 5

How was this Act important for the Hindus?

Answer 5

Appointed some Indians to certain high positions, e.g. Satyendra Prasad Sinha (Lord Sinha) became the first Indian to be made a member of the Governor General’s executive council.