Q. With reference to the evolution of local self-government in British India, consider the following statements:
1.Local bodies formed between 1864 and 1868 were primarily composed of elected members and were independent of district administration.
2.One of the objectives behind promoting local bodies was to associate Indians with administration without threatening British supremacy.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Local bodies formed during 1864–68 mostly had nominated members and were headed by district magistrates, serving more as tools for tax collection than genuine self-governance.
- A key motive for promoting local bodies was to involve Indians in administration without compromising British control, partly to counter rising nationalism.
Source: Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India
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