GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct option is B Lord Ripon. Explanation: Lord Ripon initiated many reforms to ease the plight of the local Indians during his tenure as the Viceroy. Chief among these reforms was the introduction of local self-government, the first of its kind in British India.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lord Ripon was a liberal Viceroy who worked to liberalise the Indian administration. He styled Viscount Goderich from 1833 to 1859 and was known as the Earl of Ripon in 1859 and as the Earl de Grey and Ripon from 1859 to 1871.

Detailed explanation-3: -Thus, he sat free the native journals from the last restrains on the free discussion of public questions. In 1882, he granted freedom to the Press. He was the founder of local self government in modern India and was fondly called “Ripon, the Good”.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ripon had the backing of Florence Nightingale in this endeavour, as well as in his efforts to have the Bengal land tenancy bill passed, which would alleviate the plight of the peasants. 25 January 1884 is the day on which lord Ripon resolution was adopted.