Q. Who is called the Father of Local Self-Government in India?
Answer: Lord Ripon
Notes: Lord Ripon introduced the 1882 Local Self-Government Act, earning him the title "Father of Local Self-Government in India". His reforms laid the foundation for municipal governance. The Punjab Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, replaced earlier acts to improve local governance structures in Punjab.
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