Consider the following statements regarding the Local governments during Colonial Rule in India 1 Lo...........

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Consider the following statements regarding the Local governments during Colonial Rule in India?

1.Lord Lyton laid the foundation of local bodies in India, which was further modernized and made effective by Lord Rippon.

2.One of the key demands of Indian leaders during Indian National Movement was strengthening of Local government.

3.A number of Village Panchayats were established in India subsequent to the passing of Government of India act 1919.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

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Explanation:

1 only

The statement is correct. Lord Lytton did lay the foundation of local bodies in India, and Lord Ripon is often credited with modernizing and making them more effective during his term as Viceroy (1880-1884). Lord Ripon introduced local self-government reforms in 1882, which came to be known as the Ripon Resolution. These reforms aimed at decentralizing power and giving Indians a share in the administration.

The statement is incorrect. While local self-government was indeed an important demand during the Indian National Movement, it was not a key demand during Lord Ripon's time. The demand gained prominence later during the constitutional debates.

The statement is incorrect. The establishment of village panchayats did not occur as a direct result of the Government of India Act 1919. The Act did introduce certain provisions related to local government, but the significant development of Panchayati Raj institutions happened later, particularly after independence.

Therefore, option 1 is the correct answer.