Q96 Which of the following introduced bicameralism and direct elections in India?

a) Government of India act, 1919

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b) Government of India act,1935

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c) Indian council act of 1909

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d) None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A
a) Government of India act, 1919

96 Ans A

Explanation: The government of India act, 1919 introduced, for the first time, bicameralism and direct elections in the country. Thus, 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

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