With reference to the Resolution of May 1918 on local self-government in British India, consider the following statements: 1. The official views on the Royal Commission on Decentralisation’s recommendations led to significant improvements in local bodies soon after. 2. The Resolution viewed local self-government as the initial step towards responsible government for Indians. 3. It recommended that local bodies should have real authority and be genuinely representative of the people. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] All 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

Most recommendations of the Royal Commission remained unimplemented, so there was no immediate significant improvement in local bodies.
The 1918 Resolution emphasized that local self-government was the first step towards responsible government, and local bodies should have real powers and be truly representative.

Source: Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India

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