Question

Which of the following Acts provided for the establishment of an All-India Federation consisting of provinces and princely states as units?

• A. Government of India Act, 1919
• B. Government of India Act, 1929
• C. Government of India Act, 1909
• D. Government of India Act, 1935

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Government of India Act, 1935

The Government of India Act of 1935 provided for the establishment of an All-India Federation consisting of provinces and princely states as units It provided for the establishment of an All India federation consisting of provinces and princely states as units. It divided the powers between the centre and units in terms of three lists- Federal list, provincial list and the concurrent list. Residuary powers were given to the Viceroy. However, this federation never fructified since princely states did not join it. It abolished dyarchy in the provinces and introduced ‘provincial autonomy’ in its place The act introduced responsible government in provinces, that is, the governor was required to act with the advice of ministers responsible to the provincial legislature It provided for the adoption of dyarchy at the centre. However, this provision did not come into effect at all