Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms

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What was the main objective of the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms?

  1. To grant complete independence to India.

  2. To introduce a system of dyarchy in the provinces.

  3. To expand the powers of the central government.

  4. To abolish the zamindari system.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms introduced a system of dyarchy in the provinces, whereby certain subjects were transferred to the control of elected Indian ministers, while others remained under the control of the British government.

Who were the two main architects of the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms?

  1. Edwin Montagu and Lionel Curtis.

  2. Edwin Montagu and Lord Chelmsford.

  3. Lord Chelmsford and Lionel Curtis.

  4. Lord Curzon and Lionel Curtis.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms were named after Edwin Montagu, the Secretary of State for India, and Lord Chelmsford, the Viceroy of India.

When were the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms implemented?

  1. 1917

  2. 1918

  3. 1919

  4. 1920


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms were implemented in 1919.

What was the system of dyarchy introduced by the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms?

  1. A system in which the central government and the provincial governments shared power.

  2. A system in which the British government and the Indian government shared power.

  3. A system in which the elected Indian ministers and the British officials shared power.

  4. A system in which the zamindars and the peasants shared power.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Under the system of dyarchy introduced by the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, certain subjects were transferred to the control of elected Indian ministers, while others remained under the control of the British officials.

What were the subjects transferred to the control of elected Indian ministers under the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms?

  1. Education, health, and agriculture.

  2. Finance, law and order, and irrigation.

  3. Defense, foreign affairs, and communications.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Under the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, the subjects transferred to the control of elected Indian ministers included education, health, and agriculture.

What were the subjects that remained under the control of the British officials under the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms?

  1. Finance, law and order, and irrigation.

  2. Defense, foreign affairs, and communications.

  3. Both of the above.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Under the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, the subjects that remained under the control of the British officials included finance, law and order, irrigation, defense, foreign affairs, and communications.

What was the impact of the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms on the Indian National Congress?

  1. It led to a split in the Congress.

  2. It strengthened the Congress.

  3. It had no impact on the Congress.

  4. It led to the decline of the Congress.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms led to a split in the Indian National Congress, with some leaders supporting the reforms and others opposing them.

Who were the leaders who supported the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru.

  2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Lala Lajpat Rai.

  3. Annie Besant and Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

  4. C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The leaders who supported the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms included C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru.

Who were the leaders who opposed the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru.

  2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Lala Lajpat Rai.

  3. Annie Besant and Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The leaders who opposed the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms included Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Lala Lajpat Rai, Annie Besant, and Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

What were the main arguments of those who supported the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms?

  1. The reforms would help India achieve self-government.

  2. The reforms would improve the condition of the Indian people.

  3. The reforms would strengthen the Indian National Congress.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main arguments of those who supported the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms were that the reforms would help India achieve self-government, improve the condition of the Indian people, and strengthen the Indian National Congress.

What were the main arguments of those who opposed the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms?

  1. The reforms were inadequate and did not go far enough.

  2. The reforms would divide the Indian people.

  3. The reforms would strengthen the British government's control over India.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main arguments of those who opposed the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms were that the reforms were inadequate and did not go far enough, that the reforms would divide the Indian people, and that the reforms would strengthen the British government's control over India.

What was the impact of the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms on the Indian independence movement?

  1. It strengthened the independence movement.

  2. It weakened the independence movement.

  3. It had no impact on the independence movement.

  4. It led to the decline of the independence movement.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms strengthened the Indian independence movement by providing a platform for Indian leaders to voice their demands and by raising awareness of the issue of Indian independence.

What were the main achievements of the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms?

  1. The introduction of a system of dyarchy in the provinces.

  2. The expansion of the powers of the central government.

  3. The abolition of the zamindari system.

  4. The grant of complete independence to India.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main achievement of the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms was the introduction of a system of dyarchy in the provinces, whereby certain subjects were transferred to the control of elected Indian ministers.

What were the main limitations of the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms?

  1. The reforms were inadequate and did not go far enough.

  2. The reforms divided the Indian people.

  3. The reforms strengthened the British government's control over India.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main limitations of the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms were that the reforms were inadequate and did not go far enough, that the reforms divided the Indian people, and that the reforms strengthened the British government's control over India.

What were the long-term consequences of the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms?

  1. The reforms led to the eventual independence of India.

  2. The reforms led to the partition of India.

  3. The reforms led to the decline of the Indian National Congress.

  4. The reforms led to the rise of the Muslim League.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms led to the eventual independence of India by providing a platform for Indian leaders to voice their demands and by raising awareness of the issue of Indian independence.

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