Significance of the Montagu-Chelmsford Report and Gov Of India Act Flashcards
1
Q
What is a dyrachy?
A
A division of power
2
Q
How much in the council were advised by the viceroy?
A
6 civilians (3 were Indians)
3
Q
What councils were enlarged?
A
Provincial and legislative
4
Q
How much men were franchised?
A
10% by 1919
5
Q
How much women could vote?
A
Less than 1%
6
Q
What was the intention of the Gov of India act?
A
Shift more decision-making from the centre and to involve more Indians in the Gov.
7
Q
Who were convinced the Government was losing its nerve?
A
Right wing members of Parliament
8
Q
Who protested that reforms had not gone far enough?
A
Left wing
