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Question

Local Self-Government institutions in India were strengthened in 1882 by:

  1. George Barlow
  2. Lord Rippon
  3. Lord Curzon
  4. Lord Lytton

Answer:

Option B: Lord Rippon

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Lord Rippon”.

Lord Rippon (1880 to 1884) strengthened Local Self-Government institutions in India in 1882. He is often referred to as the 'Father of Local Self-Government' in India.