Indian Councils Act 1909 | Decoding polity - Part -7 | Xylem IAS

🌟 Welcome to Xylem IAS – Your Trusted UPSC/PSC Preparation Partner! 🌟 📌 What You’ll Learn in This Video: 🏛 Indian Councils Act 1909 | Morley–Minto Reforms | UPSC Prelims & Mains In this video, we discuss the Indian Councils Act 1909, also known as the Indian Councils Act 1909, a landmark constitutional reform introduced during British rule in India. This Act is extremely important for UPSC Prelims 2026, Mains GS Paper 1 (Modern Indian History), and other competitive exams like State PSC. 👥 Introduced By: John Morley– Secretary of State for India Lord Minto – Viceroy of India Hence, it is popularly known as the Morley–Minto Reforms 🔑 Key Features of Indian Councils Act 1909: ✅ Expansion of Central and Provincial Legislative Councils ✅ Increased number of Indian members in councils ✅ Introduction of Separate Electorates for Muslims ✅ First official recognition of communal representation ✅ Members allowed to discuss budgets ✅ Members allowed to ask supplementary questions ✅ Indians appointed to the Viceroy’s Executive Council Example: Satyendra Prasanna Sinha ⚠ Most Important Feature for UPSC: 👉 Introduction of Separate Electorates for Muslims This marked the beginning of communal politics in British India. 📌 Significance: Beginning of constitutional reforms in British India Increased political participation of Indians Laid foundation for future reforms (1919 & 1935 Acts) Deepened communal divisions in Indian politics 📚 UPSC Focus Areas: Difference between 1892 Act and 1909 Act Separate Electorates – Concept & Impact Role of Moderates in accepting reforms British “Divide and Rule” policy This Video Covers: ✔ Concept clarity ✔ Prelims facts ✔ Mains analytical angle ✔ PYQ relevance ✔ Quick revision points 🔎 Keywords: Indian Councils Act 1909, Morley Minto Reforms, Separate Electorates, UPSC Modern History, UPSC Prelims 2026, British Constitutional Reforms, John Morley, Lord Minto, Indian National Movement, GS Paper 1 History, UPSC Revision, Xylem IAS 🎯 Why Choose Xylem IAS? ✅ Expert Coaching for UPSC & State PSC Exams ✅ Daily Current Affairs & Exam Strategies ✅ Test Series & Answer Writing Practice ✅ Insights from Toppers & Mentors 📢 Subscribe for Daily Updates: 🔔 📍 Follow Us on Social Media: Website: https://xylemlearning.com/ Instagram:   / xylem_ias   Telegram: https://t.me/xylemias WhatsApp: https://xlm.bz/sA7a2s ✍ For Admissions & Inquiries please fill out this form : https://forms.gle/3jKgmAoACNHRyhkd7 #UPSC #IAS #XylemIAS #PSC #UPSCMotivation #IASPreparation #CurrentAffairs