Multiple choice

A British policy was announced for “increasing association of Indians in every branch of the administration for progressive realization of responsible government in India as an integral part of the British empire”. What was that policy called?

  1. Rowlatt Act

  2. August Declaration

  3. Lucknow Pact

  4. None of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The August Declaration (1917) by Edwin Montagu, the Secretary of State for India, promised 'increasing association of Indians' and 'progressive realization of responsible government'. It marked the shift toward self-rule.