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Indian HistoryEasyAsked in: NDA · NDA-I 2025, GAT

Who, among the following, has introduced a resolution in 1882 which is also called the Magna Carta of Local Self-Government in India?

  1. A.Lord Macaulay
  2. B.Lord Canning
  3. C.Lord Ripon
  4. D.Lord William Bentinck

Correct answer

C. Lord Ripon

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Lord Ripon. As Viceroy, he issued the Resolution on Local Self-Government of 18 May 1882, remembered as its Magna Carta.

Ripon, Viceroy from 1880 to 1884, wanted local boards and municipalities with a majority of elected, non-official members and an elected chairman where possible. He saw them as a means of political and popular education rather than only better administration. For this he is called the Father of Local Self-Government in India. His term also saw the repeal of the Vernacular Press Act (1882) and the Ilbert Bill controversy.

A, Lord Macaulay, was never Viceroy; he is known for his 1835 Minute on English education.

B, Lord Canning, was Governor-General during the Revolt of 1857 and became the first Viceroy in 1858.

D, Lord William Bentinck, is known for abolishing Sati in 1829, decades before 1882.

Exam tip: Ripon 1882 = local self-government; Mayo 1870 = financial decentralisation.

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