Consider the following statements about the Act of 1909 which is also known as Morley Minto Reforms ...........

Indian Polity (CDS) Evolution and Features of Constitution

Consider the following statements about the Act of 1909 which is also known as Morley-Minto Reforms.

1) It introduced a system of communal representation.

2) It provided for the association of Indians with the executive Councils of the Viceroy and Governors.

3) It curtailed the deliberative functions of the legislative councils at the provincial level but increased the same at Central level.

4) It relaxed central control over the provinces by separating the central and provincial subjects.

1 and 2 only

3 and 4 only

1, 2 and 4 only

1, 2, 3 and 4

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Explanation:

Statement 1: It introduced a system of communal representation for Muslims by accepting the concept of ‘separate electorate’. Under this, the Muslim members were to be elected only by Muslim voters. Thus, the Act ‘legalised communalism’ and Lord Minto came to be known as the Father of Communal Electorate.

Statement 2: Satyendra Prasad Sinha became the first Indian to join the Viceroy’s Executive Council. He was appointed as the law member.

Statement 3: It enlarged the deliberative functions of the legislative councils at both the levels. For example, members were allowed to ask supplementary questions, move resolutions on the budget, and so on.

Statement 4: This was done in the Act of 1919.