GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which governor introduced dyarchy?
A
Lytton
B
Montague
C
Robert Clive
D
Chelmsford
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lord Chelmsford (1916-1921) was the Viceroy when Dyarchy was introduced to Indian administration. Dyarchy was introduced through the Government of India Act 1919 or popularly known as Montague-Chelmsford Reforms.

Detailed explanation-2: -The salary of the Secretary of State for Indian Affairs should be paid from British exchequer; previously, his salary was paid by Indian treasury. The system of ‘Diarchy’ or a kind of double government in the Provinces was introduced.

Detailed explanation-3: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Bhupendranath Basu. Bhupendra Nath Basu: Bhupendra Nath Bose (1859-1924) was an Indian politician and President of the Indian National Congress in 1914.

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