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What was termed as the Magna Carta of India by the Moderates of the Indian National Congress?

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Lucknow Pact, 1916
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Government of India Act, 1919
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August Declaration, 1917
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Home Rule Movement
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The correct option is C August Declaration, 1917
The Home Rule Movement, the joining of the Indian National Congress and the need for Indian soldiers in the World War I prompted the British government to pass reforms. This resulted in the August Declaration which took place on 20th August, 1917. This was the first step towards democracy in British India. It was hailed as the Magna Carta of India by the Moderates of INC.

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