Which of the following are the reasons behind the introduction of the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919?
1. The political parties in India and Britain recognized the need for changes in the structure of government.
2. The aspirations of Indians had grown, demanding more political representation and autonomy.
3. The scheme aimed to gain Indian support for the British war effort by addressing their political demands.
4. The act aimed to improve the governance of the East India Company.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only

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Which of the following are the reasons behind the introduction of the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919?
1. The political parties in India and Britain recognized the need for changes in the structure of government.
2. The aspirations of Indians had grown, demanding more political representation and autonomy.
3. The scheme aimed to gain Indian support for the British war effort by addressing their political demands.
4. The act aimed to improve the governance of the East India Company.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct: By 1916, growing Indian nationalist demands and political unrest highlighted the need for reform in British India.
Statement 2 is correct: Indian aspirations grew during this period, with a rising demand for greater political representation and autonomy.
Statement 3 is correct: The scheme was also designed to secure Indian support for the British war effort by addressing their political demands.
Statement 4 is not correct: The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 were not related to the governance of the East India Company, but instead focused on reforming the structure of British rule in India

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Which of the following are the reasons behind the introduction of the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919? 1. The political parties in India and Britain recognized the need for changes in the structure of government. 2. The aspirations of Indians had grown, demanding more political representation and autonomy. 3. The scheme aimed to gain Indian support for the British war effort by addressing their political demands. 4. The act aimed to improve the governance of the East India Company. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 only