When was the 'August Declaration' by Edwin Montagu announced? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

When was the 'August Declaration' by Edwin Montagu announced?
A. 1918
B. 1919
C. 1920
D. 1917
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The August Declaration, promising more self-governing institutions, was announced by Edwin Montagu in 1917.

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