UPSC History Indian National Movement Question Bank Modern History & Indian National Movement - I

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    Which of the following statements are correct with reference to the Indian Councils Act of 1909?
    1. It was passed to win the support of the 'Extremists' in the Congress.
    2. The principle of election to the councils was legally recognized.
    3. Communal representation was for the first time introduced in the interests of Muslims.
    4. The Act had desired to set up a parliamentary form of government in India.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    A)  1 and 4 only    

    B)  1, 2 and 3 only

    C)  2 and 3 only    

    D)  1, 2, 3 and 4

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Statements (1) and (4) are not correct as: the Indian Councils Act of 1909 was passed to win the support of the 'Moderates' in the Congress and it had never desired to set up a parliamentary for of government in India.


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