Q. With reference to the Montagu-Chelmsford (Montford) Reforms of 1919, consider the following statements:
1.They advocated the simultaneous conduct of the Indian Civil Services (ICS) examination in both India and England.
2.They proposed that one-third of civil service recruitments be made in India itself, with a gradual annual increase.
3.They aimed to completely Indianise the public services within five years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • The Montford Reforms recommended simultaneous ICS examinations in India and England, a long-standing nationalist demand.
  • They recommended that one-third of recruitments be made in India, with an annual increase of 5% in Indian recruitment.
  • The reforms did not set any timeline for full Indianisation of services. Rather, they proposed gradual inclusion of Indians without committing to complete Indianisation within five years.

Source: Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India.

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