Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1909 - Constitutional Developments - Morley-Minto Reforms
The reforms were an example of:
A. A complete constitution granting independence
B. A limited constitutional concession under colonial rule
C. The abolition of British authority
D. A federal constitution for Pakistan
Correct Answer: B
The Act increased Indian participation but preserved British executive supremacy.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1909 - Constitutional Developments - Morley-Minto Reforms
The Morley–Minto scheme was primarily concerned with reforming the:
A. Legislative and executive councils
B. Judicial courts only
C. Land revenue system only
D. Military command only
Correct Answer: A
Its central provisions enlarged legislative councils, expanded their deliberative functions and adjusted executive councils.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1909 - Constitutional Developments - Morley-Minto Reforms
The Morley–Minto Reforms represented the first major constitutional reform of British India in the:
A. Eighteenth century
B. Twentieth century
C. Seventeenth century
D. Post-independence era
Correct Answer: B
Enacted in 1909, the scheme was the first major constitutional councils reform of the twentieth century.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1909 - Constitutional Developments - Morley-Minto Reforms
The Government of India Act 1919 is popularly known as the:
A. Morley–Minto Reforms
B. Montagu–Chelmsford Reforms
C. Ripon Reforms
D. Wavell Plan
Correct Answer: B
The 1919 reforms are called Montagu–Chelmsford, not Morley–Minto.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1909 - Constitutional Developments - Morley-Minto Reforms
The constitutional reform that succeeded the Morley–Minto Reforms was the:
A. Indian Councils Act 1861
B. Government of India Act 1919
C. Charter Act 1853
D. Indian Independence Act 1947
Correct Answer: B
The Montagu–Chelmsford Reforms were enacted through the Government of India Act 1919.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1909 - Constitutional Developments - Morley-Minto Reforms
The constitutional reform immediately preceding the Morley–Minto Reforms was the:
A. Indian Councils Act 1892
B. Government of India Act 1919
C. Indian Independence Act 1947
D. Government of India Act 1935
Correct Answer: A
The Indian Councils Act 1892 was the previous major councils reform and had provided only limited representation.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1909 - Constitutional Developments - Morley-Minto Reforms
Besides the Indian Councils Acts of 1861 and 1892, the 1909 Act amended the:
A. Government of India Act 1833
B. Indian Independence Act 1947
C. Charter Act 1813 only
D. Regulating Act 1773 only
Correct Answer: A
The Act's long title expressly included the Government of India Act 1833.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1909 - Constitutional Developments - Morley-Minto Reforms
The Indian Councils Act 1909 amended the Indian Councils Acts of:
A. 1773 and 1784
B. 1861 and 1892
C. 1909 and 1919
D. 1919 and 1935
Correct Answer: B
Its long title states that it amended the Indian Councils Acts 1861 and 1892 and the Government of India Act 1833.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1909 - Constitutional Developments - Morley-Minto Reforms
The reforms are also commonly called the:
A. Minto–Morley Reforms
B. Montagu–Minto Reforms
C. Morley–Chelmsford Reforms
D. Ripon–Morley Reforms
Correct Answer: A
Both word orders, Morley–Minto and Minto–Morley, are used for the Indian Councils Act 1909.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1909 - Constitutional Developments - Morley-Minto Reforms
Lord Minto was serving in India as the:
A. Commander-in-Chief only
B. Viceroy and Governor-General
C. Secretary of State
D. Governor of Bombay
Correct Answer: B
Lord Minto was the Viceroy and Governor-General of India when the reforms were prepared.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1909 - Constitutional Developments - Morley-Minto Reforms
John Morley was the British:
A. Prime Minister
B. Secretary of State for India
C. Viceroy of India
D. Governor of Bengal
Correct Answer: B
John Morley served as Secretary of State for India and introduced the reform legislation in Britain.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1909 - Constitutional Developments - Morley-Minto Reforms
The Morley–Minto Reforms were named after John Morley and:
A. Lord Curzon
B. Lord Minto
C. Lord Chelmsford
D. Lord Irwin
Correct Answer: B
John Morley and Lord Minto were the two principal British officials associated with the reforms.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1909 - Constitutional Developments - Morley-Minto Reforms
The statutory citation of the Indian Councils Act 1909 is:
A. 9 Edw. 7 c. 4
B. 24 & 25 Vict. c. 67
C. 55 & 56 Vict. c. 14
D. 9 & 10 Geo. 5 c. 101
Correct Answer: A
The Act is cited as 9 Edward VII, chapter 4.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1909 - Constitutional Developments - Morley-Minto Reforms
The Indian Councils Act 1909 came into operation for all purposes on:
A. 15 November 1909
B. 25 May 1909
C. 1 January 1910
D. 12 December 1911
Correct Answer: A
The Act was brought into operation on 15 November 1909 under the commencement arrangements.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1909 - Constitutional Developments - Morley-Minto Reforms
The Indian Councils Act 1909 received Royal Assent on:
A. 25 May 1909
B. 1 October 1906
C. 30 December 1906
D. 20 August 1917
Correct Answer: A
The original statute records Royal Assent on 25 May 1909.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1909 - Constitutional Developments - Morley-Minto Reforms
The Indian Councils Act associated with the Morley–Minto Reforms was passed in:
A. 1892
B. 1906
C. 1909
D. 1919
Correct Answer: C
The Morley–Minto constitutional scheme became the Indian Councils Act 1909.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1909 - Constitutional Developments - Morley-Minto Reforms
The Morley–Minto Reforms were enacted through the:
A. Indian Councils Act 1909
B. Government of India Act 1919
C. Indian Councils Act 1892
D. Government of India Act 1935
Correct Answer: A
The reforms were legally enacted through the Indian Councils Act 1909.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
Which statement best describes a long-term effect of the 1905 partition?
A. It strengthened both mass nationalism and Muslim political organisation
B. It ended all communal politics
C. It permanently ended Congress activity
D. It immediately created Pakistan
Correct Answer: A
The agitation expanded nationalist methods, while Muslim support for the new province encouraged separate political organisation.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
What was the formal date for ending the partition and reuniting Bengal?
A. 1 April 1912
B. 12 December 1911
C. 16 October 1905
D. 30 December 1906
Correct Answer: A
The formal ending of the arrangement and reunification of Bengal was fixed for 1 April 1912.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
Who became the first Governor of reunified Bengal?
A. Lord Carmichael
B. Lord Curzon
C. Bampfylde Fuller
D. Sir Lancelot Hare
Correct Answer: A
Lord Carmichael was chosen as the first Governor of the reunified Bengal province.