Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which of the following Acts introduced federal features and provincial autonomy in the legislature and also made provisions for the distribution of legislative powers between the Centre and the provinces?

Options:

The Government of India Act, 1858

The Government of India Act, 1919

The Government of India Act, 1935

Indian Councils Act, 1909

Correct Answer:

The Government of India Act, 1935

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3- The Government of India Act, 1935

The Government of India Act, 1935 introduced federal features and provincial autonomy in the legislature and also made provisions for the distribution of legislative powers between the Centre and the provinces. So the answer is The Government of India Act, 1935.

The other options are incorrect:

  • The Government of India Act, 1858 transferred the power to govern India from the East India Company to the British Crown, but it did not introduce federal features or provincial autonomy.
  • The Government of India Act, 1919 introduced a system of dyarchy in the provinces, but it did not establish a federal system of government.
  • The Indian Councils Act, 1909 introduced some reforms to the Legislative Council of India, but it did not introduce federal features or provincial autonomy.