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Which one of the following Acts introduced 'Dyarchy' in the provinces?
Explanation
The Government of India Act, 1919, also known as the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, introduced the system of 'Dyarchy' (dual government) in the provinces. Under this arrangement, provincial executive subjects were divided into two parts:
- Reserved Subjects: Administered by the Governor and his Executive Council without being responsible to the Legislative Council (e.g., Law and Order, Finance).
- Transferred Subjects: Administered by the Governor with the aid of Ministers who were responsible to the Legislative Council (e.g., Education, Health).
The Government of India Act, 1935 later abolished provincial dyarchy and introduced 'Provincial Autonomy', while providing for dyarchy at the Centre. The Indian Councils Act, 1909 is primarily known for introducing separate electorates for Muslims.
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Which of the following is/are the principal feature(s) of the Government of India Act, 1919? 1. Introduction of dyarchy in the executive government of the provinces 2. Introduction of separate communal electorates for Muslims 3. Devolution of legislative authority by the centre to the provinces Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
The Government of India Act, 1919—
- established a bicameral legislature at the Centre
- introduced dyarchy in the provincial executive
- introduced a federal system of government in India
Select the correct answer using the codes given below—
By virtue of which Act, dyarchy was introduced in India?
Statement I : The Government of India Act, 1935 introduced Dyarchy at the Centre. Statement I : The provincial autonomy was granted to the provinces.
'Provincial Autonomy' was the most redeeming feature of which one of the following Acts ?