Question

As per Act of $1919$ the lower house of the Central Legislature was known as ___________.

• A. Legislative Council
• B. Legislative Assembly
• C. House of Representatives
• D. House of Commons

Answer 1

The correct option is B Legislative Assembly

Government of India Act of 1919 was passed on the basis of recommendations of Montford Reforms. It introduced provincial government dyarchy. Subjects were divided into two lists: reserved and transferred subjects. The Indian Council was to be made of not less than 8 and not more than 12 members. Also the number of Indians on the council was increased from two to three. For the first time, bicameral legislature was introduced. The upper house was called Legislative Council and lower house Legslative Assembly.