Q. Consider the following statements about Morley Minto Reforms 1909:
1.Number of elected members in Imperial Legislative Council were increased.
2. Provision for reservation of seats for landlords and British capitalist in India was removed.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation: Morley Minto Reforms, 1909

It increased the number of elected members in Imperial Legislative Council and the provincial councils. But most of the elected members were indirectly elected, by the provincial councils in case of Imperial Legislative Council and by municipal committees and district boards in case of Provincial Councils.

Some of the elected seats were reserved for landlords and British capitalists in India.

Source: NCERT

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