Multiple choice

With reference to the Indian Councils Act of 1909, Consider the following statements:

  1. The Act formally introduced for the first time the principle of elections to the legislative councils.
  2. The Government of India was given general power of disallowing politically dangerous candidates.
  3. The income qualifications for the Muslim voters were lower than those for the Hindus. Which of the statements given above are correct ?

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1 and 3

  4. 1, 2 and 3
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All three statements are correct regarding the Indian Councils Act of 1909 (Morley-Minto Reforms), which introduced communal electorates and expanded legislative powers.

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