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| Q. |
Which Governor General was called as the 'Father of Local Self-Government' in India? |
| A. | Lord Wellesley |
| B. | Lord Canning |
| C. | Lord William Bentinck |
| D. | Lord Ripon |
| Answer» D. Lord Ripon | |
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Explanation: Lord Ripon is known as the Father of Local Self Government' in India. In his famous resolution on local self-government on May 18, 1882, Ripon recognized the twin considerations of local government administrative efficiency and (i) political education. He moved the famous resolution, known as the Magna Carta of local self- government in India, to devolve financial and administrative powers to the in situations of local self-government. |
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