Morley-Minto Reforms Flashcards
1
Q
When did Morley-Minto Reforms take place?
A
1909
2
Q
Another name of Morley-Minto reforms?
A
Indian Council Act of 1909
3
Q
Most important feature of this act?
A
Introduced communal electorates/Muslims got a separate electorate
4
Q
What was the ulterior motive of the British introducing a separate Muslim electorate?
A
- To weaken the nationalist movement by cutting off Muslims.
- Grow communalism to create differences between Hindus and Muslims.
5
Q
How was this Act important for the Hindus?
A
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.
