Question

The Morley Minto reforms were implemented in the year__________.
A. 1899
B. 1909
C. 1919
D. 1916

Answer 1

Hint: The Indian council act commonly known as Morley Minto reforms. It was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that brought certain reforms for the
representation of Indians in the Council.

Complete answer: The Morley Minto reforms were introduced in 1909 because of various reasons:
(i) In 1905, Lord Curzon partitioned Bengal which resulted in a massive uprising in Bengal. The British authority wanted to maintain control over them for which some reforms in the government were needed.
(ii) Indian National Congress demanded home rule in 1906.
(iii) Indians were also facing difficulties to obtain entry in this service even Queen Victoria proclaimed equal treatment for Indian.
(iv) Muslims were also demanding a separate electorate.
Looking at these conditions, the Indian Council act commonly known as Morley Minto reforms were introduced in which the Legislative Council at the Central and the provinces increased in size. Members were elected indirectly and they introduced separate electorate for Muslims.
Looking at the options given:
Option A. In 1899 to 1905 Lord Curzon made controversial changes in the Bengal province. It is an incorrect option.
Option B. In 1909, Morley Minto Reforms or Indian Council act was introduced. This is the correct answer.
Option C. In 1919, the Jallianwala Bagh incident took place. It is an incorrect option.
Option D. In 1916, Lucknow pact was introduced which was the agreement between Congress and the Muslim League. It is an incorrect option.

Note: Morley Minto reforms was named after the secretary of the state and viceroy. Though it was introduced for the betterment, in reality, it affected communal harmony of the Indian society by giving separate electorates.