In 1919, when the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms were introduced in India, Lord Chelmsford was the:

Correct option is C

• The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms were introduced in 1919 as part of the Government of India Act, which aimed at increasing Indian participation in the governance of the country.
• The reforms were named after Lord Montagu, who was the Secretary of State for India, and Lord Chelmsford, who was the Viceroy of India at the time.
• The reforms introduced the dyarchy system in provincial administration.​
• Lord Chelmsford served as the Viceroy of India from 1916 to 1921.
  

• The reforms did not fulfill Indian demands for full self-rule, leading to discontent and setting the stage for the Non-Cooperation Movement led by Gandhi.

• Under dyarchy, subjects were divided into “Transferred” (Indian ministers) and “Reserved” (British control) categories.