Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into `Reserved` and `Transferred` subjects. Which of the following were treated as `Reserved` subjects ? 1. Administration of Justice 2. Local Self-Government 3. Land Revenu

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Q: 51 (IAS/2022)
Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into 'Reserved' and 'Transferred' subjects.
Which of the following were treated as 'Reserved' subjects ?
1. Administration of Justice
2. Local Self-Government
3. Land Revenue
4. Police
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History

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IAS

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  1. The Government of India Act 1919 was an important constitutional reform that introduced a system of dyarchy in the provinces of British India. The functions of the Provincial Government were divided into two categories: Reserved Subjects and Transferred Subjects. The former were under the direct control of the Governor and his Executive Council, while the latter were under the control of the Indian ministers responsible to the Legislative Council.

    The question asks which of the following subjects were treated as Reserved subjects. Option 1 (Administration of Justice) is not a Reserved subject as it was a Transferred subject under the 1919 Act. Option 2 (Local Self-Government) is not a Reserved subject either as it was also a Transferred subject. Option 3 (Land Revenue) is a Reserved subject under the 1919 Act, as it was directly under the control of the Governor and his Executive Council. Option 4 (Police) is also a Reserved subject as it was under the control of the Governor and his Executive Council.

    Therefore, the correct answer is option 3: 1, 3, and 4.

    Things to know:

  2. The Government of India Act 1919 introduced the system of dyarchy in the provinces of British India, which divided the functions of the Provincial Government into Reserved and Transferred subjects.
  3. Reserved subjects were under the direct control of the Governor and his Executive Council, while Transferred subjects were under the control of the Indian ministers responsible to the Legislative Council.
  4. Some of the Reserved subjects under the 1919 Act included Land Revenue, Police, Public Order, and Irrigation.
  5. The Government of India Act 1919 was an important step towards the gradual development of responsible government in India.

 

Preparing for Future Exams: Learning from the Analysis of Past Questions

Concepts to be studied:

  • Indian constitutional history
  • British colonial rule in India
  • Government of India Act 1919
  • Division of power and responsibilities in the act
  • Reserved and transferred subjects

Sources:

  • NCERT textbooks for Indian History and Political Science for Class 11 and 12
  • Reference book: "India's Struggle for Independence" by Bipan Chandra
  • Online resources such as the Indian Constitution website and the National Portal of India

NCERT textbook chapters:

  • Class 11: Themes in Indian History Part I - Chapter 6 on Colonialism and the Countryside: Exploring Official Archives
  • Class 12: Political Science - Chapter 1 on The Constitution: Why and How

Reference book chapters:

  • "India's Struggle for Independence" by Bipan Chandra - Chapter 4 on The First World War, Khilafat and Non-Cooperation

Related concepts:

  • British colonial rule in India
  • Indian independence movement
  • Constitutional amendments in India
  • Decentralization of power in India

In addition, it would be helpful to study the historical and political context of the Government of India Act 1919, and its impact on the Indian political system and the independence movement.