Q1. 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
(UPSC Prelims 1985)
Answer: (a) The Indian Councils Act. 1909
Explanation: The Indian Councils Act of 1909, also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms, was the first to grant legislative representation to Indians, introducing elected members in the Imperial and Provincial Councils.