Which of the following is not correct about Montegu- Chelmsford's Reform & Government of India Act, 1919?
A. It changed the administrative system in India
B. In this Act the central legislative council was replaced by two houses-the imperial legislative assembly and the council of state
C. Education and public health were placed under charge of ministers responsible to the legislature
D. All of the above are incorrect
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
The Montagu–Chelmsford Reforms or more briefly known as Mont-Ford Reforms were reforms introduced by the colonial government in British India to introduce self-governing institutions gradually to India. The reforms take their name from Edwin Samuel Montagu, the Secretary of State for India during the latter parts of World War I and Lord Chelmsford, Viceroy of India between 1916 and 1921. The reforms were outlined in the Montagu-Chelmsford Report prepared in 1918 and formed the basis of the Government of India Act 1919.This Question Belongs to History >> British Rule In India
Who was the first Governor General of India?
A. Warren Hastings
B. William Bentick
C. Lord Delhousie
D. Lord Canning
Who was the first Governor General of Bengal?
A. Robert Clive
B. William Bentinck
C. Warren Hasting
D. Col. Sanders
After the year 1853, a substantial amount of British capital had been invested in
A. Tea Plantations
B. The Railways
C. Coal Mining
D. Jute Mills
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