Identify the personality based on given statements 1 He believed that self government is the highest...........

Modern Indian History Viceroys and Governor Generals

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Identify the personality based on given statements

1. He believed that self-government is the highest and noblest principles of politics.

2. He abolished Vernacular Press Act

3. Hunter commission was appointed under his rule

Select the correct option

Lord Canning

Lord Rippon

Lord Mayo

Lord Lytton

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Explanation:

Like Lord William Bentinck, Lord Ripon was a champion ofeducation of the Indians. Ripon wanted to review the working of the educational system on the basis of the recommendations of the Wood’s Despatch. For further improvement of the system Ripon appointed a Commission in 1882 under the chairmanship of Sir William Hunter.
Lord Ripon was the most popular Viceroy that England ever sentto India. The Indians by and large hailed him as “Ripon the Good”, because he was the only Viceroy who handled the Indian problems with compassion and sympathy. His attempt to remove racial distinction in the judiciary, the repeal of the Vernacular Press Act, the rendition of Mysore and the introduction of the Local-Self Government increased his popularity among Indians. His resignation was deeply regretted by Indians who cherished his memory with gratitude