Q. With reference to Lord Ripon’s Resolution of 1882, consider the following statements:
1.The resolution advocated the development of local self-governing institutions for administrative efficiency and political education.
2.It recommended that local bodies should be chaired and dominated by elected non-officials wherever possible.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Lord Ripon’s Resolution of 1882 emphasized strengthening local self-governing institutions as a means to improve administrative efficiency and promote political education among Indians.
- The resolution recommended that non-officials (especially elected ones) should form a majority in local bodies and be given positions of leadership, including the role of chairperson where feasible.
Source: Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India
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