Question

Which one among the following was not a feature of the provincial executive according to the Government of India Act, 1935?

• A. The executive authority of the province was vested in the Governor
• B. There was a Council of Ministers to advise the Governor
• C. Dyarchy established by the Government of India Act, 1919 was abolished at the provincial level
• D. The Governor could be removed by a vote of no-confidence of the provincial legislature

Answer 1

The correct option is D The Governor could be removed by a vote of no-confidence of the provincial legislature

The Government of India Act, 1935 abolished dyarchy in the provinces and introduced ‘provincial autonomy’ in its place. The provinces were allowed to act as autonomous units of administration in their defined spheres. Moreover, the Act introduced responsible governments in the provinces, that is, the governor was required to act with the advice of ministers responsible to the provincial legislature. This came into effect in 1937 and was discontinued in 1939. But the Governor could not be removed by a vote of no-confidence of the provincial legislature.