Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms 1919
Q. Explain about the importance of the Montague Chelmsford Reforms in 1919.Also write why was it rejected by Indians? Ans. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919, implemented through the Government of India Act 1919, were the first major step by Britain toward self-government in India. They were named after Edwin Montagu, Secretary of State for India, and Lord Chelmsford, Viceroy of India. Provincial subjects were divided into Reserved and Transferred subjects. Reserved subjects like police, finance and land revenue stayed with the British Governor. Transferred subjects like education, health, agriculture and local government were given to Indian ministers responsible to the provincial legislature. Provincial councils and the Central Legislative Assembly were made larger, with more elected Indian members.Continued for Muslims, Sikhs, and others. This later became a key issue in Pakistan movement. Public was given right to vote but still very limited, based on propert...