Q. Which of the following statements regarding the Morley-Minto Reforms are correct:
  1. The size of the Legislative Council was increased
  2. It introduced a separate electorate for the Muslims
  3. It introduced direct election to legislative councils
  4. The deliberative functions of the Legislative Councils were increased
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Answer: 1, 2, 3 & 4
Notes: The Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909, also known as the Indian Councils Act, increased the size of legislative councils, introduced separate electorates for Muslims, and allowed direct elections to legislative councils. The deliberative functions of the councils were expanded, allowing discussions on budgets and resolutions. All four statements are correct as per the provisions of the Act.
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