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

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Lord Ripon.
· Lord Ripon, Viceroy of India from 1880 to 1884, is known for his significant contributions to the establishment of local self-government in India.
· He introduced the Local Self-Government Act in 1882, which aimed to create elected local government bodies and increase the involvement of Indians in the administration.
· This act led to the formation of local boards with elected members, promoting democratic principles at the grassroots level.
· Lord Ripon’s efforts earned him the title of "Father of Local Self-Government in India."
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· Lord Reading: Served as Viceroy of India from 1921 to 1926, known for dealing with the non-cooperation movement.
· Lord Wavell: Viceroy from 1943 to 1947, during the later stages of World War II and the Indian independence movement .
· Lord Irwin: Viceroy from 1926 to 1931, known for the Gandhi-Irwin Pact and the Round Table Conferences.