Q. Consider the following statements regarding August Declaration of 1917:

1. This declaration talks about responsible government.
2. According to this declaration, the policy of British government was that of increasing association of Indians in every branch of administration.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: On August 20, 1917, Montague, Secretary of State for India, made a momentous declaration in the House of Commons on British Policy towards future political reform in India. This declaration talks about responsible government. According to this declaration, the policy of British government was that of increasing association of Indians in every branch of administration.