Question

In the context of Indian history, the principle of `Dyarchy (diarchy)’ refers to

• A. Division of the central legislature into two houses.
• B. Introduction of double government i.e., Central and State governments.
• C. Having two sets of rulers; one in London and another in Delhi.
• D. Division of the subjects delegated to the provinces into two categories.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Division of the subjects delegated to the provinces into two categories.

Dyarchy system of double government introduced by the Government of India Act (1919) for the provinces of British India. The provincial subjects were divided into two categories viz. reserved and transferred. The reserved subjects were kept with the Governor and transferred subjects were kept with Governor acting with the Indian Ministers.