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The Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909

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Who were the key figures behind the Morley-Minto Reforms?

  1. Lord Morley and Lord Minto

  2. Lord Curzon and Lord Hardinge

  3. Lord Ripon and Lord Dufferin

  4. Lord Lansdowne and Lord Irwin

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Morley-Minto Reforms were named after the then Secretary of State for India, Lord Morley, and the Viceroy of India, Lord Minto.

What was the primary objective of the Morley-Minto Reforms?

  1. To introduce self-government in India

  2. To grant complete independence to India

  3. To expand the powers of the Indian National Congress

  4. To address the grievances of the Muslim community

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Morley-Minto Reforms were primarily aimed at addressing the grievances of the Muslim community in India, who felt marginalized under the British rule.

Which of the following was a key feature of the Morley-Minto Reforms?

  1. The establishment of separate electorates for Muslims

  2. The introduction of direct elections to the Central Legislative Assembly

  3. The expansion of the powers of the provincial councils

  4. The creation of a separate Muslim electorate in the Central Legislative Assembly

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The creation of a separate Muslim electorate in the Central Legislative Assembly was a key feature of the Morley-Minto Reforms, aimed at addressing the concerns of the Muslim community.

What was the significance of the Morley-Minto Reforms in the context of the Indian independence movement?

  1. It marked the beginning of self-government in India

  2. It led to the formation of the Indian National Congress

  3. It paved the way for the partition of India

  4. It marked the first step towards constitutional reforms in India

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Morley-Minto Reforms marked the first step towards constitutional reforms in India, paving the way for further political developments and the eventual independence movement.

How did the Morley-Minto Reforms impact the Indian National Congress?

  1. It led to the split of the Congress into two factions

  2. It strengthened the Congress's position as the leading political party in India

  3. It resulted in the resignation of several prominent Congress leaders

  4. It led to the formation of the Muslim League

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Morley-Minto Reforms led to the split of the Indian National Congress into two factions: the Moderates and the Extremists, due to differing opinions on the reforms.

Which of the following was a prominent leader of the Extremist faction within the Indian National Congress?

  1. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  2. Dadabhai Naoroji

  3. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

  4. Surendranath Banerjea

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bal Gangadhar Tilak was a prominent leader of the Extremist faction within the Indian National Congress, advocating for more radical methods to achieve independence.

How did the Morley-Minto Reforms contribute to the rise of communalism in India?

  1. It led to the formation of the Muslim League

  2. It resulted in the partition of Bengal

  3. It created separate electorates for Muslims

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Morley-Minto Reforms contributed to the rise of communalism in India through the formation of the Muslim League, the partition of Bengal, and the creation of separate electorates for Muslims.

What was the impact of the Morley-Minto Reforms on the Indian Civil Service?

  1. It opened up the ICS to Indians

  2. It increased the number of Indians in the ICS

  3. It led to the establishment of a separate Indian Civil Service

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Morley-Minto Reforms did not have a direct impact on the Indian Civil Service.

When were the Morley-Minto Reforms implemented?

  1. 1906

  2. 1907

  3. 1908

  4. 1909

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Morley-Minto Reforms were implemented in 1909.

Which of the following was a direct consequence of the Morley-Minto Reforms?

  1. The partition of Bengal

  2. The formation of the Muslim League

  3. The establishment of the Indian National Congress

  4. The creation of the Indian Civil Service

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The formation of the Muslim League was a direct consequence of the Morley-Minto Reforms.

How did the Morley-Minto Reforms address the demands of the Indian National Congress?

  1. It granted complete independence to India

  2. It introduced self-government in India

  3. It expanded the powers of the provincial councils

  4. It created a separate Muslim electorate in the Central Legislative Assembly

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Morley-Minto Reforms expanded the powers of the provincial councils, addressing one of the demands of the Indian National Congress.

Which of the following was a key provision of the Morley-Minto Reforms?

  1. The establishment of a separate Muslim electorate in the Central Legislative Assembly

  2. The introduction of direct elections to the Central Legislative Assembly

  3. The expansion of the powers of the provincial councils

  4. The creation of a separate Indian Civil Service

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The establishment of a separate Muslim electorate in the Central Legislative Assembly was a key provision of the Morley-Minto Reforms.

How did the Morley-Minto Reforms impact the relationship between the British government and the Indian National Congress?

  1. It led to a closer relationship between the two

  2. It resulted in a deterioration of the relationship between the two

  3. It had no significant impact on the relationship between the two

  4. It led to the formation of the Muslim League

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Morley-Minto Reforms resulted in a deterioration of the relationship between the British government and the Indian National Congress, due to the Congress's dissatisfaction with the reforms.

Which of the following was a prominent leader of the Moderate faction within the Indian National Congress?

  1. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

  2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  3. Dadabhai Naoroji

  4. Surendranath Banerjea

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gopal Krishna Gokhale was a prominent leader of the Moderate faction within the Indian National Congress, advocating for constitutional methods to achieve independence.

How did the Morley-Minto Reforms contribute to the development of the Indian independence movement?

  1. It led to the formation of the Indian National Congress

  2. It marked the beginning of self-government in India

  3. It paved the way for the partition of India

  4. It marked the first step towards constitutional reforms in India

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Morley-Minto Reforms marked the first step towards constitutional reforms in India, paving the way for further political developments and the eventual independence movement.

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