UPSC History Indian National Movement Question Bank Modern History & Indian National Movement - II

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    Consider the following statements in respect of the report presented by the Decent ralisation Commission constituted by the British Government in India in 1908:
    1. According to the report the major stumbling block in the effective functioning of the local bodies was the unnecessary interference of the government in their works.
    2. It recommended that for proper functioning of village Panchayats, these should be given adequate source of income and the interference of district officers should be circumscribed.
    3. It recommended that Sub-District Boards should be established in every taluka or tehsil and should be the principal agencies in rural board administration.
    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    A)  1 and 2 only               

    B)  2 and 3 only

    C)  1 and 3 only              

    D)  1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     According to the report presented by the Decentralization Commission constituted in 1908, in India the major stumbling block in the effective functioning of the local bodies was the lack of financial resources.


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