Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the “Dyarchy system” in the British India?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the “Dyarchy system” in the British India?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The correct option is B
2 only
Explanation: The dual scheme of governance was known as ‘dyarchy’. The term is derived from the Greek word di-arche which means double rule.
The Government of India Act of 1919 divided the provincial subjects into two parts transferred (administered by the governor with the aid of ministers responsible to the legislative Council) and reserved (administered by the governor and his executive council without being responsible to the legislative Council).
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Simon commission submitted its report in 1930 and recommended the abolition of dyarchy, extension of responsible government in the provinces, establishment of a federation of British India and princely states, continuation of communal electorate and so on.
Statement 2 is correct: The Government of India Act of 1935 abolished dyarchy in the provinces and introduced ‘provincial autonomy’ in its place. This came into effect in 1937 and was discontinued in 1939. On the other hand, it provided for the adoption of dyarchy at the Centre. Consequently, the federal subjects were divided into reserved subjects and transferred subjects. However, this provision of the Act did not come into operation at all.
2 only
Explanation: The dual scheme of governance was known as ‘dyarchy’. The term is derived from the Greek word di-arche which means double rule.
The Government of India Act of 1919 divided the provincial subjects into two parts transferred (administered by the governor with the aid of ministers responsible to the legislative Council) and reserved (administered by the governor and his executive council without being responsible to the legislative Council).
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Simon commission submitted its report in 1930 and recommended the abolition of dyarchy, extension of responsible government in the provinces, establishment of a federation of British India and princely states, continuation of communal electorate and so on.
Statement 2 is correct: The Government of India Act of 1935 abolished dyarchy in the provinces and introduced ‘provincial autonomy’ in its place. This came into effect in 1937 and was discontinued in 1939. On the other hand, it provided for the adoption of dyarchy at the Centre. Consequently, the federal subjects were divided into reserved subjects and transferred subjects. However, this provision of the Act did not come into operation at all.
