SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

INDIAN POLITY

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Which of the following are the principal features of Government of India Act, 1919?1. Introduction of dyarchy in the executive government of the provinces.2. Introduction of separate communal electorate for Muslims.3. Devolution of legislative authority by the Centre to the Provinces.4. Expansion and reconstitution of Central and Provincial Legislatures.
A
1, 2 and 3
B
1, 2 and 4
C
2, 3 and 4
D
1, 3 and 4
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is 1 and 3 only. The Act provided a dual form of government (dyarchy) for the major provinces. In each such province, control of some areas of government, (transferred list), was given to a Government of ministers answerable to the Provincial Council.

Detailed explanation-2: -The act provided for the establishment of Reserve Bank of India. The Act also provided for the establishment of federal, provincial and joint Public Service Commissions. The Act was a milestone in the development of a responsible constitutional government in India.

Detailed explanation-3: -The act proposed constitutional proposals and reforms and had the following features which included the bicameral legislature, provincial autonomy, separate communal electorate and the creation of an all India federation.-Important feature of the Government of India Act 1935 was the bicameral legislature.

Detailed explanation-4: -A. Distribution of powers between central and provincial government. Right on! B. Number of Indian members in executive council raised to four. Right on! C. Central legislature to be bicameral. D. Central legislature to given powers to make laws for the country.

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