Explanation

Explanation

• The Nehru Report was published on August 28, 1928,
• At the Lucknow conference.
• It appealed for dominion status and a federal government setup for India.
• The committee was chaired by Motilal Nehru, with Jawaharlal Nehru as a member.
• Muhammad Ali Jinnah voted against this report and responded with his 14 Points.

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Explanation

• Lahore Resolution was passed on 23 March 1940.
• Amjadi Bano Begum was the only woman who supported it in the session.
• She was the widow of Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar.
• She declared it as the “Pakistan Resolution” for the first time.
• Her speech was a historic contribution to the Pakistan Movement.

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Explanation

• The Indian Councils Act 1909, also called the Morley-Minto Reforms, introduced separate electorates for Muslims.

Additional information:

• Date of introduction: 12 March 1909
• Total members in Central Legislative Council: 60
• Muslim reserved seats: 5
• 27 members were to be elected from different constituencies.
• Nehru Report (28 August 1928) rejected the demand for separate electorate.

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Explanation

• Lord Curzon introduced reforms in agriculture and administration.
• He served as Viceroy of India (1899–1905).
• His reforms aimed to improve governance and efficiency.
• He also strengthened bureaucratic control and revenue system.
• His period is known for major administrative restructuring in British India.

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