In fact, as the demand for representation grew, the British had been forced to introduce a series of constitutional reforms. A number of Acts were passed (1909, 1919 and 1935), gradually enlarging the space for Indian participation in provincial governments. The executive was made partly responsible to the provincial legislature in 1919, and almost entirely so under the Government of India Act of 1935.
The passage above leaves out its closing line, on the elections held under the last of these Acts. Which of the following does the missing line state?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → In the 1937 elections the Congress came to power in eight out of the 11 provinces.
The last of these Acts was the Government of India Act of 1935. In the 1937 elections held under it, the Congress came to power in eight out of the 11 provinces.
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