History & Civics
What was the impact of the promise made by the Viceroy to the Muslim Deputation on Morley-Minto reforms?
Answer
The Viceroy's promise had the following impact on Morley-Minto Reforms-
- Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909 provided for separate representation of the Muslim Community in the Imperial Legislative Council as well as Provincial Councils.
- The system of separate representation implied that 'communities' should serve as the basis for representation.
- In other words, the Muslims would vote for Muslim candidates and the Hindus for the Hindu candidates.
- Separate Electorates struck a fatal blow at the Unity of India.
- Slowly but steadily they led to the Partition of India some forty years later.
Related Questions
(a) Identify the persons in the given picture. Which agreement for a joint scheme of political reforms was signed by these two persons? The agreement was signed post which international event?
(b) Mention any three factors that led to the signing of this agreement.
(c) State any two significant outcomes of this agreement.
Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909 introduced separate electorates for
- Sikhs
- Muslims
- Buddhists
- Muslims and Sikhs
The Morley-Minto Reforms of …………… introduced the principle of communal representation in the legislatures.
- 1901
- 1909
- 1904
- 1905
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