Which among the following statements is correct regarding the Morley-Minto reforms?

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Elected members were to be directly elected
Separate electorates for Muslims, Sikhs, and Anglo Indians for election to the central council was provided for
The decrease in the number of elected members in the Imperial Legislative Council
Indians were allowed to participate in the election of legislative councils

Answer 1

The Morley-Minto reforms introduced for the first time the method of election.
It was an attempt to widen the scope of legislative councils to increase the participation of Indians in governance. Hence, Option 4 is correct

Confusion Points

Separate electorates for Sikhs and Anglo Indians for election to the central council were provided Government of India Act, 1919 also known as Montegue Chelmsford Reform. Hence option 2nd is incorrect.

Key Points

As per the Morley Monto Reforms (1909), the Election word was used for the first time, The elected members were to be indirectly elected.
One Indian was to be appointed to the viceroy’s executive council. Satyendra Sinha was the first Indian to be appointed to the viceroy’s executive council in 1909. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
As per the act of 1892, Non-official seats to the Legislative council were to be filled by Nominations made on recommendations on certain bodies.
The number of elected members in the Imperial Legislative Council and the Provincial Legislative Councils was increased. Hence, Option 3 is NOT correct.