Question

Which of the following best describes the effect of the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms on village-level panchayats?

• A. Panchayats covered all villages with extensive administrative powers
• B. Panchayats were established in a limited number of villages with restricted functions
• C. Panchayats gained complete fiscal independence at the village level
• D. Panchayats operated under the direct control of provincial governments

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Panchayats were established in a limited number of villages with restricted functions

Following the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, panchayats were introduced in only a limited number of villages and had restricted functions due to financial and organizational limitations.