Question

The Montague Chelmsford Reforms is known as

• A. Government of India Act 1919
• B. Government of India Act 1935
• C. Government of India Act 1909
• D. Government of India Act 1892

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Government of India Act 1919

• Key features of the Montague Chelmsford Reforms include

1. Introduction of Dyarchy (dual form of government) in the provinces, where certain subjects were transferred to ministers responsible to the legislative council while others remained under the governor's control

2. Division of powers between the central and provincial governments (early form of federalism)

3. Expansion of the central and provincial legislatures

4. Separate electorates for Muslims, Sikhs, and other communities

5. Limited extension of franchise (voting rights) based on property, taxation, or education