Political Science · Political Institutions in India
Which of the following is NOT correct about the Montford (Montagu-Chelmsford) Reforms?
AIt relaxed central control over the provinces by demarcating central and provincial subjects
BIt required that three of the six members of the Viceroy's Executive Council (other than the Commander-in-Chief) be Indian
CIt separated provincial budgets from the central budget for the first time
DIt abolished dyarchy in the provinces ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) It abolished dyarchy in the provinces — The claim that it abolished dyarchy is not correct, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The claim that it abolished dyarchy is not correct, so that is the answer.
★The 1919 reforms actually introduced dyarchy in the provinces, not abolished it.
★It was the Government of India Act of 1935 that abolished dyarchy in the provinces.
★The 1919 Act did relax central control over the provinces.
★It did require three Indian members on the Viceroy's Executive Council.
★It did separate provincial budgets from the central budget.
★Thus the dyarchy-abolition statement is the answer.
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