Multiple choice

The viceroy in whose period the Indian Legislative Councils Act, 1909 was enacted was

  1. Lord William Benting

  2. Lord Marley Minto

  3. Lord Rippon

  4. Lord Curson

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Legislative Councils Act of 1909, also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms, was enacted during Lord Minto's tenure as Viceroy of India (1905-1910). John Morley was the Secretary of State for India. The Act introduced limited electoral representation and the communal award system. Lord Curzon (misspelled as Curson) was earlier (1899-1905), Lord Ripon was earlier (1880-1884), and Lord William Bentinck was much earlier (1828-1835).

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