Minto-Morley Reforms MCQs with Answers

After Lord Minto II, the Governor General of British India in 1910 was:

• A.Lord Reading
• B.Lord Chelmsford
• C.Lord Hardinge II
• D.Lord Curzon

Montagu Chelmsford Reforms introduced a system called:

• A.Diarchy
• B.Bicameralism
• C.Federalism
• D.Provincial Autonomy

In which year were British Indian women granted the right to vote?

• A.1919
• B.1947
• C.1935
• D.1921

What system was introduced in the provinces by the Government of India Act, 1919?

• A.Dyarchy
• B.Provincial Autonomy
• C.Federalism
• D.Bicameralism

How many members were there in the Upper House (Council of the State), and how many were elected Indians?

• A.60 members, 26 elected Indians
• B.50 members, 30 elected Indians
• C.75 members, 40 elected Indians
• D.60 members, 34 elected Indians

Past Paper MCQ

What was one of the purposes of the Minto-Morley Reforms of 1909?

• A.Establishment of a fully elected parliament
• B.Complete independence for India
• C.Abolition of the British monarchy
• D.Induction of Indians to Government

The system of Dyarchy was introduced at the Provincial level by the _?

• A.Indian Councils Act 1909
• B.Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
• C.Government of India Act 1935
• D.Indian Independence Act 1947

What was the main purpose of presenting the Memorandum of 19 to the British government?

• A.Demanding immediate independence for India
• B.Seeking separate electorates for Muslims
• C.Protesting against the Rowlatt Act
• D.Getting more favours after World War 1

The Montagu-Chelmsford report formed the basis of which act?

• A.The Government of India Act 1919
• B.The Government of India Act 1935
• C.The Indian Council Act 1909
• D.The Indian Independence Act 1947

What legislative power did Indians demand regarding the Adjournment Bill?

• A.Power to veto the Adjournment Bill
• B.Power to present the Adjournment Bill
• C.Power to amend the Adjournment Bill
• D.Power to dissolve the Assembly over the Adjournment Bill