Q. Which of the following Acts gave representation to Indians for the first time in legislatures?
(a) The Indian Councils Act. 1909
(b) The Indian Councils Act, 1919
(c) The Government of India Act, 1935
(d) None of the above
Ans: (a) The Indian Councils Act. 1909
Explanation: The Act that gave representation to Indians for the first time in legislatures was option (a) The Indian Councils Act of 1909, also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms. This act introduced limited representation of Indians in the legislative councils at both the central and provincial levels. The reforms allowed for the election of some Indian members to the legislative councils, although the majority of seats were still held by British officials. This act marked a significant step towards providing Indians with a voice in the legislative process and initiated a process of political reforms that aimed to gradually increase Indian representation in the British Indian government.
