Which of the following Viceroy of India did take initiative to create elected local government bodies?

Correct option is C

Lord Rippon Viceroy of India did take initiative to create elected local government bodies.
· Lord Wellesley introduced the policy of Subsidiary Alliance.
· Lord William Bentinck served as Governor General of India between 1828 to 1835.
· His tenure is known for the social reforms such as Abolition of Sati in 1829, Suppression of Thugi, and Suppression of Infanticide etc.
· Dalhousie introduced the Electric Telegraph System in India in 1852.
· The first telegraph line from Calcutta to Agra was opened in 1854.
· Lord Dalhousie is referred to as the father of Indian Railways.
· The first passenger train between Mumbai –Thane started in 1853.
· Lord Dalhousie served as the Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856.
· The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie.