Choose the option that correctly matches List-I and List-II:
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| a. Indian Councils Act, 1909 | 1. Provincial autonomy |
| b. Government of India Act, 1935 | 2. Introduction of communal electorates |
| c. Montagu Declaration, 1917 | 3. Responsible government in India |
| d. Government of India Act, 1858 | 4. Transfer of power to the Crown |
| e. Indian Councils Act, 1861 | 5. Beginning of legislative councils |
Choose the correct option from the following.
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The Indian Councils Act of 1909 (Morley-Minto) brought in separate communal electorates, the Government of India Act of 1935 introduced provincial autonomy, and the Montagu Declaration of 1917 promised responsible government. The Government of India Act of 1858 transferred power from the Company to the Crown, and the Indian Councils Act of 1861 began the legislative councils. That gives a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4, e-5.