Previous Year Question
Which of the following was an extension of the reforms of 1892?
A.
Government of India Act, 1935
B.
Wavell Plan, 1945
C.
Indian Councils Act, 1909
D.
Government of India Act, 1919
Correct Answer: C
Detailed Solution
The Indian Councils Act, 1909 is commonly known as the Morley Minto Reforms. It carried forward the constitutional reforms introduced through the Indian Councils Act, 1892.
The Act of 1892 had introduced changes aimed at increasing Indian representation and expanding the functioning of the legislative councils. The 1909 Act carried this process further by enlarging the Central and Provincial Legislative Councils and developing the system of representation further.