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GS History Modern India
Q.

Consider the following statements about Local Self Government.

1. It was a transferred subject under the Government of India Act, 1919.

2. Simon Commission suggested giving more autonomy to local governments.

3. The Government of India Act, 1935 gave further impetus to the development of local institutions.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Explanation:
  • Local Self Government was a transferred subject under the Government of India Act, 1919 under the popular ministerial control.
  • Simon Commission suggested the retrograde step of increasing control of provincial govt over local governments in the interest of greater efficiency.
  • The Government of India Act, 1935 gave further impetus to the development of local institutions because now the popular ministries controlled finance which was not the case under the Government of India Act, 1919.

Thus, Option A is Correct.

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