The correct answer is (b). The Morley-Minto Reforms Bill was passed in 1909. It is also known as the Indian Councils Act of 1909. The bill was passed by the British Parliament and introduced a number of reforms to the government of India. The most important reform was the introduction of separate electorates for Muslims. This meant that Muslims would elect their own representatives to the Indian Legislative Council. The bill also increased the number of elected members of the council and gave them more power. The Morley-Minto Reforms were a significant step in the development of self-government in India.
The other options are incorrect. Option (a) is incorrect because the Morley-Minto Reforms Bill was passed in 1909, not 1905. Option (c) is incorrect because the Morley-Minto Reforms Bill was passed in 1909, not 1911. Option (d) is incorrect because the Morley-Minto Reforms Bill was passed in 1909, not 1920.
The Morley-Minto Reforms were named after John Morley, the Secretary of State for India, and Lord Minto, the Viceroy of India. The reforms were introduced in response to the growing demand for self-government in India. The reforms were designed to increase the participation of Indians in the government of India and to create a more representative government.
The Morley-Minto Reforms introduced a number of important changes to the government of India. The most important reform was the introduction of separate electorates for Muslims. This meant that Muslims would elect their own representatives to the Indian Legislative Council. The bill also increased the number of elected members of the council and gave them more power. The Morley-Minto Reforms were a significant step in the development of self-government in India.