Multiple choice

Who among the following is generally regarded as the pioneer of Local Self-Government in modern India?

  1. Ripon

  2. Lytton

  3. Mayo

  4. Curzon

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Explanation

Lord Ripon's 1882 Resolution on Local Self-Government is considered the Magna Carta of local democracy in India. It established elected local bodies and gave Indians control over local affairs. Ripon earned the title 'Father of Local Self-Government' for these reforms.