WBCS.LIVE practice question

The Morley-Minto Reform was declared in the year ______.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1907
  2. 1909
  3. 1911
  4. 1919

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1909

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) 1909 šŸ“š Explanation: The Morley-Minto Reforms, officially known as the Indian Councils Act of 1909, introduced the system of separate electorates for Muslims. This was a "divide and rule" tactic by the British that had long-term impacts on Indian politics. It also increased the number of elected members in the legislative councils.