Understanding the Minto-Morley Reforms

What were the Minto-Morley Reforms of 1909 officially known as?

• Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms 1918

• Indian Councils Act 1909

• Indian Independence Act 1947

• Government of India Act 1919

Who were the key figures behind the Minto-Morley Reforms?

• Lord Minto and John Morley

• John Morley and Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

• Lord Curzon and Sir William Hunter

• Lord Minto and Lord Curzon

What was the primary aim of the Minto-Morley Reforms?

• To eliminate all forms of Indian governance.

• To establish a separate state for Muslims.

• To reduce British control over India.

• To increase Indian participation in governance.

How did the Minto-Morley Reforms contribute to communalism in India?

• The Minto-Morley Reforms unified communities under a single electorate.

• The reforms eliminated all forms of communal representation in India.

• They promoted economic cooperation between different religious groups.

• The Minto-Morley Reforms contributed to communalism by institutionalizing separate electorates, fostering divisions between communities.

What significant event in 1905 highlighted the need for greater Indian governance?

• The Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

• The partition of Bengal.

• The establishment of the Indian National Congress.

• The introduction of the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms.

Which political party led the growth of Indian nationalism during this period?

• Aam Aadmi Party

• Bharatiya Janata Party

• Indian National Congress

• Communist Party of India

What was the impact of the reforms on Indian representation in the councils?

• The reforms reduced Indian representation in councils, hindering self-governance.

• The reforms had no effect on Indian representation in councils.

• The reforms increased Indian representation in councils, promoting a step towards self-governance.

• The reforms eliminated Indian representation in councils altogether.

What was one of the main criticisms of the Minto-Morley Reforms?

• They were seen as a way to divide Indian society.

• They failed to address the needs of the peasantry.

• They were too radical for the time.

• They did not provide enough representation for women.

Which act followed the Minto-Morley Reforms and aimed to further increase Indian participation in governance?

• Indian Councils Act 1909

• Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms 1918

• Indian Independence Act 1947

• Government of India Act 1919

What was a significant outcome of the Indian National Congress's formation in 1885?

• It established a monarchy in India.

• It led to the immediate independence of India.

• It marked the beginning of organized political activity in India.

• It resulted in the partition of India.