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The Act that is also known as ‘Morley-Minto Reforms’ is:

  • 1
    Government of India Act, 1935
  • 2
    Indian Councils Act, 1909
  • 3
    Rowlatt Act, 1919
  • 4
    Government of India Act, 1912
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Answer : 2. "Indian Councils Act, 1909"
Explanation :

1. India Council Act in 1909 which is also known as 'Morley-Minto Reforms'.

2. For the first time, Indians got representation in the Executive Council of the Governor General and limited rights were also given to the members of the Central and Legislative Councils.

3. The following are the main provisions of this Act.

- The number of Indians in the Governor General's Executive Council was increased.

- The number of elected seats for Indians in the Central Legislative Council was increased.

- The number of elected seats for Indians in the provincial legislative councils was increased.

- Provincial Legislative Councils were given the right to debate the budget and ask supplementary questions.

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