The “Montague’s Declaration’ of 1917 contained-
1. Increasing association of Indians in every branch of administration.
2. Gradual development of self-governing institution.
3. Realization of responsible government independent of the British Empire.
4. Progress in this policy to be achieved in successive stages.
Select the correct statements using the code given below:
The “Montague’s Declaration’ of 1917 contained-
1. Increasing association of Indians in every branch of administration.
2. Gradual development of self-governing institution.
3. Realization of responsible government independent of the British Empire.
4. Progress in this policy to be achieved in successive stages.
Select the correct statements using the code given below:
The correct option is C 1, 2 and 4 only
(Bipan Chandra Ch-13)
Here realization of responsible government in India as an Integral part of British Empire was motioned in declaration. Hence the statements is incorrect all the other statements are correct.
Montague’s Declaration – As a response to various nationalist demands especially after Home rule movement. The government in Britain decided to effect a change in policy and adopt a conciliatory posture. The secretary of state Montagu, made a declaration in house of commons on 20 August 1917, in which he stated.
‘The policy of his Majesty government is that of-
1. The increasing association of Indians in every branch of administration.
2. Gradual development of self-governing institutions.
3. Progressive realization of responsible govt. in India as an integral part of British Empire.
Terms like gradual and progressive indicate that the changes were not to be immediate but in successive stages hence statements 4 is implied.
The Keyword was Responsible Government; the rulers must be answerable to the elected representatives. This report was published in July 1918. This report became the basis of Government of India Act 1919. Montague declaration, again after a gap of more than half a century of Queen Victoria’s proclamation 1858, was called the “Magna Carta of India“.
1, 2 and 4 only
(Bipan Chandra Ch-13)
Here realization of responsible government in India as an Integral part of British Empire was motioned in declaration. Hence the statements is incorrect all the other statements are correct.
Montague’s Declaration – As a response to various nationalist demands especially after Home rule movement. The government in Britain decided to effect a change in policy and adopt a conciliatory posture. The secretary of state Montagu, made a declaration in house of commons on 20 August 1917, in which he stated.
‘The policy of his Majesty government is that of-
1. The increasing association of Indians in every branch of administration.
2. Gradual development of self-governing institutions.
3. Progressive realization of responsible govt. in India as an integral part of British Empire.
Terms like gradual and progressive indicate that the changes were not to be immediate but in successive stages hence statements 4 is implied.
The Keyword was Responsible Government; the rulers must be answerable to the elected representatives. This report was published in July 1918. This report became the basis of Government of India Act 1919. Montague declaration, again after a gap of more than half a century of Queen Victoria’s proclamation 1858, was called the “Magna Carta of India“.
