Previous year MCQs

Modern Indian History UPPSC 1994 GS-I
Question

Local Self-Government institutions in India were strengthened in 1882 by:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Lord Rippon

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Lord Rippon”.
Lord Rippon (1880 to 1884) strengthened Local Self-Government institutions in India in 1882. He is often referred to as the 'Father of Local Self-Government' in India.

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