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The Government of India Act, 1935 was based on

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The Government of India Act, 1935, was a landmark legislation that introduced the federal concept to the Indian constitutional framework. It proposed an 'All India Federation' comprising British Indian provinces and Princely States as autonomous units [2]. The Act established a bicameral legislature at the center and introduced provincial autonomy, replacing the system of dyarchy in the provinces with responsible parliamentary government [4]. While it aimed for a 'complete responsible government,' it did not accept Indian independence or the demand for a Constituent Assembly; in fact, the Indian National Congress rejected the Act specifically because it lacked these elements and demanded a Constituent Assembly instead [3]. The Act maintained British parliamentary supremacy over constitutional amendments and did not allow for the secession of provinces [3]. Thus, the core principles were the federal structure and the expansion of the parliamentary system through provincial autonomy.

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  1. [1] Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 20: Debates on the Future Strategy after Civil Disobedience Movement > Government of India Act, 1935 > p. 410
  2. [2] Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 5: NATURE OF THE FEDERAL SYSTEM > NATURE OF THE FEDERAL SYSTEM > p. 60
  3. [4] Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 4: OUTSTANDING FEATURES OF OUR CONSTITUTION > Incidents of Paramountey. > p. 50
  4. [3] Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 26: Constitutional, Administrative and Judicial Developments > Government of India Act, 1935 > p. 513
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SIMILAR QUESTIONS

IAS · 2024 · Q62 Relevance score: 4.85

With reference to the Government of India Act, 1935, consider the following statements : 1. It provided for the establishment of an All India Federation based on the union of the British Indian Provinces and Princely States. 2. Defence and Foreign Affairs were kept under the control of the federal legislature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

IAS · 2009 · Q90 Relevance score: 4.69

Consider the following statements : 1. The discussions in the Third Round Table Conference eventually led to the passing of the Government of India Act of 1935. 2. The Government of India Act of 1935 provided for the establishment of an All India Federation to be based on a Union of the provinces of British India and the Princely States. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

CDS-I · 2005 · Q30 Relevance score: 4.60

Consider the following statements: The Government of India Act, 1935 provided for the 1. Establishment of an All-India Federation to be based on the Union of British Indian Provinces and Princely States. 2. Franchise for all the people above 21 years of age. 3. Power to Governors to veto legislative and administrative measures in their provinces. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

NDA-I · 2012 · Q70 Relevance score: 3.89

Which one among the following statements regarding the Government of India Act, 1935 is not correct?

CDS-I · 2002 · Q24 Relevance score: 3.88

Consider the following with reference to the provisions of'Government of India Act, 1935': 1. Establishment ofan All-India Federation 2. Provincial Autonomy, with a Government responsible 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?