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

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Q: 52 (IAS/2012)
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
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The correct answer is 1 and 3 only.

The Government of India Act, 1919 had the following principal features:

1. Introduction of Dyarchy: It introduced a new system of government known as dyarchy in the provinces. The executive government was to be divided into two parts – the reserved and transferred. The former was to be administered by the Governor with the help of officials, while the latter was to be administered by the Governor with the help of ministers responsible to the provincial council.

2. No separate communal electorates for Muslims: The Act did not introduce separate communal electorates for Muslims, unlike the earlier Morley-Minto reforms.

3. Devolution of Legislative Authority: The Act devolved some legislative authority to the provinces by introducing the principle of ‘Dual Government’. It divided the subjects of administration into two categories – central and provincial. The central subjects were to be administered by the Governor-General and his Executive Council, while the provincial subjects were to be administered by the Governors and their Executive Councils. The provincial legislative councils were given the power to make laws on some subjects.