Minto-Morley Reforms MCQs with Answers

Indian Councils Act of 1909 is also known as:

• A.Minto-Morley Reforms
• B.Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
• C.Rowlatt Act
• D.Government of India Act 1935

When was the separate electorate demanded for the first time by the Muslims in British India?

• A.During Simla deputation
• B.During the Lucknow Pact
• C.During the Khilafat Movement
• D.During the Round Table Conferences

Past Paper MCQ

Which reform introduced the concept of separate electorates for Muslims in British India?

• A.Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
• B.Government of India Act 1935
• C.Minto-Morley Reforms
• D.Rowlatt Act

Which of the following was a key demand of the Shimla Deputation in 1906?

• A.Separate electorates for Muslims
• B.Complete independence from British rule
• C.Unified Hindu-Muslim representation
• D.Reserved seats for Muslims in the judiciary

Who was Lord Minto?

• A.Governor-General of India
• B.Viceroy of India
• C.Prime Minister of Britain
• D.Commander-in-Chief of British Army

What did the Shimla Deputation demand about Muslim seats in the legislative assembly?

• A.Equal seats to Hindus
• B.More than population seats
• C.Seats proportional to population
• D.Separate electorate only

Which Viceroy assured the Muslim delegation to fulfil their demands regarding the protection of minimum political rights?

• A.Lord Curzon
• B.Lord Minto
• C.Lord Hardinge
• D.Lord Chelmsford

How many members composed the Executive Council of the Governor General after the Indian Councils Act of 1909?

• A.Five
• B.Eight
• C.Seven
• D.Six

Acceptance of separate electorate for Muslims enhanced their:

• A.Religious identity
• B.Economic prosperity
• C.Social status
• D.Political importance

Separate electorate was granted to Muslims in the year?

• A.1906
• B.1911
• C.1909
• D.1913