Who were the key figures behind the recommendations that formed the basis of the Government of India Act, 1919?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Lord Chelmsford and Edwin Montagu.
The Government of India Act, 1919 (also called the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms) was based on recommendations by Edwin Montagu, the Secretary of State for India, and Lord Chelmsford, the Viceroy of India. These reforms aimed to introduce dyarchy in provincial governments and increased Indian participation in governance.Lord Chelmsford represented the British administration in India, while Edwin Montagu represented the British government’s policy towards India.