Q. Consider the following statements about Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms:
1. Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms came into force in 1921.
2. Chelmsford was the Secretary of State for India and Lord Montagu was the Viceroy of India.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Government of India Act of 1919
On August 20, 1917, the British Government declared, for the first time, that its objective was the gradual introduction of responsible government in India.
The Government of India Act of 1919 was thus enacted, which came into force in 1921. This Act is also known as Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms (Montagu was the Secretary of State for India and Lord Chelmsford was the Viceroy of India.
Source: Indian Polity by Laxmikanth
