Q. The Montagu-Chelmsford Report formed the basis of :
(a) the Indian Councils Act, 1909
(b) the Government of India Act, 1919
(c) the Government of India Act, 1935
(d) the Indian Independence Act, 1947
Ans: (b) the Government of India Act, 1919
Explanation:
The Montagu-Chelmsford Report, also known as the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, was a significant constitutional reform proposal for India presented in 1918. It was named after Edwin Montagu, the Secretary of State for India, and Lord Chelmsford, the Viceroy of India at that time.
The Montagu-Chelmsford Report formed the basis for the Government of India Act, 1919. This act, also known as the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms Act or the Morley-Minto Reforms Act, was implemented in 1919. It introduced some important changes to the legislative and administrative structure of British India.
The Government of India Act, 1919, expanded the powers of Indian legislative councils, introduced the concept of dyarchy (a dual system of governance with separate responsibilities for Indian and British officials), and provided for limited provincial autonomy. It was a significant step towards granting greater participation and representation to Indians in the governance of their own country.
