Q. The Montague-Chelmsford Proposals were related to
(a) social reforms
(b) educational reforms
(c) reforms in police administration
(d) constitutional reforms
Ans: (d) constitutional reforms
Explanation: The correct answer is (d) constitutional reforms.
The Montague-Chelmsford Proposals, also known as the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, were related to constitutional reforms in British India. They were introduced in 1918 by Edwin Montagu, the Secretary of State for India, and Lord Chelmsford, the Viceroy of India.
The proposals aimed to introduce limited self-government and political reforms in India. They set the groundwork for a more participatory and representative form of government. The key features of the Montague-Chelmsford Reforms included the expansion of legislative councils, the provision for communal representation, the introduction of dyarchy (shared responsibility) in provincial governments, and the establishment of a system for electing some members to the legislative bodies.
While the Montague-Chelmsford Proposals were considered a step towards political reforms and granting more autonomy to Indians, they fell short of the demands for full independence or complete self-rule. Nevertheless, they laid the foundation for subsequent constitutional developments and paved the way for the Government of India Act, 1919.
Therefore, option (d) correctly identifies that the Montague-Chelmsford Proposals were related to constitutional reforms in British India.
