Question

Q. With reference to the Constitutional Development in Modern India, which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The Government of India Act 1919 created the bicameral Legislature at the Centre. The Indian Legislative Council was replaced by a bicameral legislature consisting of an Upper House (Council of State) and a Lower House (Legislative Assembly). The majority of members of both the Houses were chosen by direct election.

Statement 2 is correct: The Government of India Act 1935 envisaged the formation of the All India Federation.

1. This federation was to consist of British India and the princely states.
2. The provinces in British India would have to join the federation but this was not compulsory for the princely states.
3. This federation never materialized because of the lack of support from the required number of princely states