Practice Test Discussion

Consider the following with reference to the provisions of 'Government of India Act, 1935'

1. Establishment of an all-Indian Federation

2. Provincial autonomy, with a Government responsibility to an elected Legislature

3. Redistribution of Provinces and the creation of two new provinces

Which of these were embodied in the Government of India Act, 1935?

1, 2 and 3

1 and 2

2 and 3

1 and 3

Explanation

The following are the provisions under Government of India Act, 1935:

This act established all India federation with provinces and princely states as its units.
This act divided the powers between the center and this units in terms of three lists namely, Federal list, Provincial list, Concurrent list.
Residuary powers were vested with the Governor General.
This act abolished diarchy and introduced provincial autonomy.

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