Question

Which of the following is not correct about Montegu- Chelmsfords Reform & Government of India Act, 1919?

• A. It changed the administrative system in India.
• B. In this Act the central legislative council was replaced by two houses-the imperial legislative assembly and the council of state.
• C. Education and public health were placed under charge of ministers responsible to the legislature.
• D. All of the above are incorrect.

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above are incorrect.

The Montagu–Chelmsford Reforms or more briefly known as Mont-Ford Reforms were reforms introduced by the colonial government in British India to introduce self-governing institutions gradually to India. The reforms take their name from Edwin Samuel Montagu, the Secretary of State for India during the latter parts of World War I and Lord Chelmsford, Viceroy of India between 1916 and 1921. The reforms were outlined in the Montagu-Chelmsford Report prepared in 1918 and formed the basis of the Government of India Act 1919.