Question

What was a major challenge that prevented village panchayats from becoming effective local self-government institutions following the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms?

• A. Limited political will to support decentralization
• B. Excessive external control from the central government
• C. Organizational and fiscal constraints
• D. Lack of legislative backing

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Organizational and fiscal constraints

Despite the intentions of the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms to promote local self-government, village panchayats faced significant organizational and fiscal constraints