Consider the following statements about the Morley-Minto reforms of 1909:
- 1. They were named after the British Parliamentarians, Minto and Morley
- 2. They provided for limited self-government by increasing the number of elected Indians in the Legislative Councils
- 3. They contained provisions that ensured that British officials retained their majority in the Imperial Legislative Council
Which of the statements given above is / are correct ?
1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
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UPSC CAPF – 2016
– Statement 2: “They provided for limited self-government by increasing the number of elected Indians in the Legislative Councils”. This is incorrect. The reforms explicitly aimed *not* at introducing self-government or a parliamentary system. Morley himself stated they had no intention of establishing a parliamentary system in India. They increased Indian representation but retained British control.
– Statement 3: “They contained provisions that ensured that British officials retained their majority in the Imperial Legislative Council”. This is correct. Although the number of elected and nominated non-official members was increased, an official majority was deliberately maintained in the Imperial Legislative Council to ensure the government could pass its legislation. In some provincial councils, a non-official majority (including elected and nominated non-officials) was allowed.