The Montagu's Declaration of 20th August 1917 contained
1. Increasing association of Indians in every branch of administration.
2. Gradual development of self-government institutions.
3. Realization of responsible government independent of the British Empire.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1 and 2 Only
Correct Answer 2 and 3 Only
Incorrect Answer 1 and 3 Only
Incorrect Answer All of the above
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Third statement is incorrect as there was not any mention of responsible government independent of British India.
The main provisions were the following:
The secretary of state would control affairs relating to Government of India
The Central Legislature would comprise two chambers- The Council of State and the Indian Legislative Assembly
The Central Legislature was empowered to enact laws on any matter for whole of India.
The Governor General was given powers to summon, prorogue, dissolve the Chambers, and to promulgate Ordinances.
The number of Indians in Viceroy's Executive Council would be three out of eight members.
Establishment of bicameral Provincial Legislative councils.
Dyarchy in the Provinces-
Reserved subjects like Finance, Law and Order, Army, Police etc.
Transferred subjects like Public Health, Education, Agriculture, Local Self-government etc.
There would henceforth be direct election and an extension of Communal franchise.
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By: Abhipedia