Indian Councils Act 1909 Indian Councils Act 1909
Study guide for Indian Councils Act 1909 under Constitutional Development In India for UPSC Civil Services Preparation. Study guide for Indian Councils Act 1909 under Constitutional Development In India for UPSC Civil Services Preparation.
Indian Councils Act 1909
Commonly known as the Morley-Minto Reforms, the Indian Councils Act 1909 significantly increased the size of the legislative councils, both Central and Provincial, and introduced the system of communal representation for Muslims by accepting the concept of a 'separate electorate'.
Importance in UPSCUPSC में महत्व
This topic is a permanent fixture in UPSC CSE (Prelims & Mains GS-1/GS-2). Prelims frequently tests factual nuances regarding the size of councils, Satyendra Prasanna Sinha's appointment, and the origin of communal electorates. Mains evaluates its role in institutionalizing the 'Divide and Rule' policy and planting the seeds of India's partition.
Learning Outcomesसीखने के परिणाम
- Master foundational concepts and mechanisms of Indian Councils Act 1909.
- Evaluate spatial distribution, institutional frameworks, and policy dimensions.
- Apply high-yield mnemonics to solve tricky Prelims and Mains questions.
Prerequisitesआवश्यक शर्तें
- Indian Councils Act 1892
- Rise of Extremism and Swadeshi Movement (1905)
- Formation of Muslim League (1906)