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Who is called the father of Local Self - Government in India?

  1. ALord Cornwallis
  2. BLord Wellesley
  3. CLord RiponCorrect answer
  4. DLord William Bentinck
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C. Lord Ripon

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Ripon is commonly called the father of local self-government in India. His 1882 resolution promoted local self-governing institutions.

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