Question

Consider the following with reference to the provisions of 'Government of India Act, 1935':
1. Establishment of an 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?

• A. 1, 2 and 3
• B. 1 and 2
• C. 2 and 3
• D. 1 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1, 2 and 3

The Government of India Act of 1935 provided for the establishment of an All-India Federation consisting of provinces and princely states as units. It abolished dyarchy in the provinces and introduced ‘provincial autonomy’ in its place. The provinces were allowed to act as autonomous units of administration in their defined spheres. It introduced bicameralism in six out of eleven provinces. Thus, the legislatures of Bengal, Bombay, Madras, Bihar, Assam and the United Provinces were made bicameral consisting of a legislative council (upper house) and a legislative assembly (lower house). So all the 3 statements are correct.