Multiple choice

Who among the following is referred to as the ' Father of Local Self-Government in India' ?

  1. Lord Curzon

  2. Lord Rippon

  3. Lord Harding

  4. Lord Dalhousie
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Explanation

Lord Ripon is called the 'Father of Local Self-Government in India' because he introduced the Local Self-Government Act of 1882, which laid the foundation for democratic local governance institutions in India. His reforms established elected local bodies with powers to administer local affairs, marking a significant shift toward representative government at the municipal and district levels. This Act created the framework for panchayats and municipalities that continues to influence local governance in modern India.

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