Minto-Morley Reforms

• Minto-Morley Reforms (1909)


  1. Lord Minto, the Viceroy of India, prepared a draft of constitutional reforms and sent it to the Secretary of State for India, Mr. Morley

  2. British Parliament passed the Bill, implemented in India in 1909
• Minto-Morley Reforms


  • Muslim demand for a separate electorate for Muslims was accepted
  • Membership of the Central and Provincial Council was increased
  • Powers of the Legislative Councils were enhanced
  • Indians were included in the Executive Council of the Viceroy and in the Provincial Executive Councils
  • Local Bodies were allowed to elect their representatives
• What year were the Minto-Morley Reforms implemented in India?

  1909
• Who prepared the draft of the Constitutional Reforms known as the Minto-Morley Reforms?

  Lord Minto
• What was the role of Mr. Morley in the Minto-Morley Reforms?

  He was the Secretary of State of India who received the draft.
• What legislative body passed the Minto-Morley Reforms Bill?

  British Parliament
• What is the significance of the name "Minto-Morley Reforms"?

  It is named after Lord Minto and Mr. Morley who were instrumental in its drafting.
• What were the salient provisions of the Minto-Morley Reforms?

  • Separate electorates for Muslims were accepted.
  • Membership of Central and Provincial Councils increased.
  • Powers of Legislative Assembly enhanced.
• What demand was accepted in the Minto-Morley Reforms regarding Muslim representation?

  Separate electorates for Muslims
• How did the Minto-Morley Reforms affect the membership of the Central and Provincial Councils?

  The membership was increased.
• What change was made to the powers of the Legislative Assembly in the Minto-Morley Reforms?

  The powers were enhanced.
• What is the name of the council that operates at the provincial level?

  Provincial Executive Council
• What is the name of the council that includes the Viceroy's executive council?

  Executive Council of Viceroy
• Who were included in the councils mentioned in the study material?

  Indians were included in the councils
• What was allowed regarding local bodies in the context of the councils?

  Indians were allowed to elect representatives to local bodies
• What was the significance of the demand for separate electorates for Muslims?

  • It was the first time the British accepted the demand.
  • It recognized Muslims as a separate nation.
  • It led to increased membership and powers in legislative councils.
• What was the first time the British accepted regarding Muslims?

  The demand for separate electorates
• What recognition did the British give to Muslims as a result of the demand for separate electorates?

  Recognition of Muslims as a separate nation
• What was the impact of the demand for separate electorates on legislative councils?

  It increased membership and powers of legislative councils
• What does "Membership + Powers of Legislative Councils" refer to in the context of the study material?

  It refers to the increased membership and powers granted to Muslims in legislative councils