[1] What was the main objective of the Indian Councils Act of 1909?
A. To increase the number of Indian members in the Imperial Legislative Council
B. To introduce separate electorates for Muslims
C. To increase the power of the Viceroy in the Indian government
D. To reduce the number of British members in the Imperial Legislative Council
[2] How many additional members were added to the Imperial Legislative Council as a result of the Indian Councils Act of 1909?
A. 10
B. 15
C. 20
D. 25
[3] Which of the following groups were given the right to vote in the Imperial Legislative Council elections as a result of the Indian Councils Act of 1909?
A. Members of the Indian Civil Service
B. Indian landowners
C. Indian graduates
D. All of the above
[4] What was the maximum number of Indian members that could be appointed to the Imperial Legislative Council under the Indian Councils Act of 1909?
A. 1/3
B. 1/2
C. 2/3
D. 3/4
[5] How many Indian members were appointed to the Imperial Legislative Council Executive Council as a result of the Indian Councils Act of 1909?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
[6] What was the maximum number of Indian members that could be appointed to the Provincial Legislative Councils under the Indian Councils Act of 1909?
A. 1/3
B. 1/2
C. 2/3
D. 3/4
[7] What was the maximum number of Indian members that could be appointed to the Governor-General's Executive Council under the Indian Councils Act of 1909?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
[8] How many Indian members were appointed to the Governor-General's Executive Council as a result of the Indian Councils Act of 1909?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
[9] What was the maximum number of Indian members that could be appointed to the Governor-General's Legislative Council under the Indian Councils Act of 1909?
A. 1/3
B. 1/2
C. 2/3
D. 3/4
[10] How many Indian members were appointed to the Governor-General's Legislative Council as a result of the Indian Councils Act of 1909?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answers:
[1] A. To increase the number of Indian members in the Imperial Legislative Council
[2] C. 20
[3] D. All of the above
[4] B. 1/2
[5] A. 1
[6] A. 1/3
[7] A. 1
[8] A. 1
[9] A. 1/3
[10] A. 1
Reasoning:
The Indian Councils Act 1909, also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms, aimed to increase the number of Indian members in the Imperial Legislative Council and in the provincial Legislative Councils. Additionally, it introduced separate electorates for Muslims, Indian Civil Service members, Indian landowners, and Indian graduates were given the right to vote in the Imperial Legislative Council elections.
The Act also increased the power of the Viceroy in the Indian government by appointing Indian members to the Executive Council of the Governor-General and the Viceroy. However, the number of Indian members appointed was still limited, with the maximum being 1/2 for the Imperial Legislative Council, 1/3 for the Provincial Legislative Councils and 1/3 for the Governor-General's Legislative Council. Additionally, the Act only appointed 1 Indian member to the Executive Council of the Governor-General.
Overall, The Indian Councils Act 1909 was a small step towards increasing Indian participation in the governance but still British Government had the ultimate power and control over Indian politics.