The correct answer is 1909. In 1909, the British Government announced certain reforms in the structure of the Government in India, which were known as the Morley-Minto Reforms. Indian Councils Act of 1909, also called Morley-Minto Reforms, series of reform measures enacted in 1909 by the British Parliament, the main component of which directly introduced the elective principle to membership in the imperial and local legislative councils in India. The act was formulated by John Morley, secretary of state for India (1905‚¬€œ10). Additional InformationIt was instituted to placate the Moderates (Congress) and introduces separate electorates on the basis of religion. Lord Minto came to be known as the Father of Communal Electorate in India.