Q. With reference to the Government of India Act 1909, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q. With reference to the Government of India Act 1909, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above are correct?
The correct option is C 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Although parliamentary forms were introduced by the Government of India Act 1909, no responsibility was conceded, the Government of India Act 1919 introduced the concept of responsible government in India.
Statement 2 is correct: Government of India Act 1909 provided, for the first time, the association of Indians with the executive Councils of the Viceroy and Governors. Satyendra Prasad Sinha joined as the first Indian in the Viceroy's Executive Council.
Statement 3 is correct: The Act introduced separate electorates for the Muslims. Some constituencies were earmarked for Muslims and only Muslims could vote for their representatives.
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Although parliamentary forms were introduced by the Government of India Act 1909, no responsibility was conceded, the Government of India Act 1919 introduced the concept of responsible government in India.
Statement 2 is correct: Government of India Act 1909 provided, for the first time, the association of Indians with the executive Councils of the Viceroy and Governors. Satyendra Prasad Sinha joined as the first Indian in the Viceroy's Executive Council.
Statement 3 is correct: The Act introduced separate electorates for the Muslims. Some constituencies were earmarked for Muslims and only Muslims could vote for their representatives.
