Minto-Morley Reforms MCQs with Answers

In which provinces did the Diarchy system particularly fail?

• A.Punjab and Bengal
• B.Sindh and NWFP
• C.Madras and Bombay
• D.Bihar and Orissa

Were any judicial reforms made in these reforms?

• A.Yes, major judicial reforms were introduced
• B.No judicial reforms
• C.Only minor procedural changes were made
• D.Judicial reforms were partially implemented

Which of the following was a drawback of the Government of India Act 1858?

• A.It abolished the British Crown's control over Indian affairs
• B.It granted complete autonomy to Indian provinces
• C.Expenses of the Secretary of State for India and his council became burden on Indian revenues
• D.It transferred all administrative powers to the East India Company

What proportion of the council members had to be non-official under the Indian Councils Act, 1861?

• A.One-third
• B.One-fourth
• C.Two-thirds
• D.Half

Which act is referred to as the Montague-Chelmsford Reforms?

• A.Indian Councils Act 1909
• B.Government of India Act 1935
• C.Government of India Act 1919
• D.Indian Councils Act 1892

What role did one of the five members of the Executive Council of the Governor General hold under the Indian Councils Act, 1892?

• A.Commander-in-Chief of India
• B.Chief of Indian Army
• C.Secretary of State for India
• D.Viceroy's Private Secretary

Who selected the governor of a province under the Government of India Act 1919?

• A.Crown of Britain
• B.Governor-General of India
• C.Provincial Legislative Council
• D.Secretary of State for India

Past Paper MCQ

Which Act enlarged the size of both the Central and Provincial Legislative Councils in India?

• A.Act of 1892 (Indian Councils Act)
• B.Act of 1909 (Minto-Morley Reforms)
• C.Act of 1919 (Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms)
• D.Act of 1935 (Government of India Act)

How many members of the Imperial Legislative Council presented the Memorandum of 19?

• A.12
• B.22
• C.35
• D.19

Under the system of Diarchy introduced in 1919, how were powers divided in the provinces?

• A.Between the Governor-General and the Secretary of State
• B.Between the Governor of province and provincial government
• C.Between the Central Legislature and Provincial Legislature
• D.Between the British Parliament and Indian Legislative Assembly