UPSC History Expansion Company and Bengal Nawabs Question Bank British Rule and Its Impacts and Regional Powers

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    Who is rightly called the 'Father of Local Self Government' in India?

    A)  Lord Curzon     

    B)  Lord Hardinge

    C)  Lord Lytton     

    D)  Lord Ripon

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     Lord Ripon is rightly called the "Father of Local Self-Government" in India. Ripon believed that self- government is the highest and noblest principles of politics. Therefore, Ripon helped the growth of local bodies like the Municipal Committees in towns and the local boards in Talukas and villages.


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