Question

What is the another name for Government of India Act, 1919?

• A. Montague-Chelmsford Reforms
• B. Ilbert Bill
• C. Indian Statutory Commission
• D. Nehru Report

Hint:

Remember the pairings for the major British Indian reforms: The 1909 Act is known as the Morley-Minto Reforms, and the 1919 Act is known as the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question asks for the popular name of the constitutional reforms introduced by the British in India in 1919.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
\[\begin{array}{rl} \bullet & \text{The Government of India Act, 1919 is popularly known as the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms. This is because the reforms were formulated based on the recommendations in a report by Edwin Montagu, the Secretary of State for India, and Lord Chelmsford, the Viceroy of India at the time. } \\ \bullet & \text{The other options are incorrect:} \\ \bullet & \text{The Ilbert Bill was introduced in 1883.} \\ \bullet & \text{The Indian Statutory Commission is the official name for the Simon Commission (1928).} \\ \bullet & \text{The Nehru Report (1928) was a memorandum outlining a proposed new dominion status constitution for India.} \\ \end{array}\] \end{itemize}

Step 3: Final Answer:
The other name for the Government of India Act, 1919 is the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms.