Question

The Indian Legislature was made bi-cameral for the first time by which of the following?

• A. Indian Council Act, 1892
• B. Indian Council Act, 1909
• C. The Government of India Act, 1919
• D. The Government of India Act, 1935

Answer 1

The correct option is C The Government of India Act, 1919

The Government of India Act of 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).