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Answer» The following were the main features of the Morley-Minto reforms : - One Indian member, S.P. Sinha was appointed as the member of the Executive Council of Governor-General.
- Member of Central Legislative Council were increased from 16 to 60.
- Members of Provincial legislative council were increased from 30 to 50.
- Indirect electoral system was arranged to elect members of legislative council. According to this electoral system, first of all, members of Municipal Committees or District Boards were elected by the people. These elected members further elect the members of legislative council.
- Separate electoral system was arranged for Muslims. 6 seats were kept reserved for them in central legislative council. Only Muslim voters were allowed to vote in these six seats.
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