The correct answer is Option 3 - Government of India Act 1919
The Government of India Act, 1935 provided for the establishment of a Public Service Commission for each Province.
The Government of India Act of 1919, also known as the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms (after Secretary of State Edwin Montagu and Viceroy Lord Chelmsford), was a significant piece of legislation passed by the British Parliament. Here's a breakdown of its key features:
Background:
Enacted in 1919.
Aimed to increase Indian participation in the governance of British India.
Marked the beginning of a gradual process towards self-government.
Key Provisions:
Diarchy in Provinces: Introduced a dual system of administration in major provinces.
Transferred Subjects: Certain areas like education, public health, and agriculture were placed under the control of Indian ministers responsible to elected provincial legislatures.
Reserved Subjects: Subjects like defense, finance, and law remained under the control of the British Governor and his executive council.
Expanded Legislative Councils: Increased the number of Indians elected to the central and provincial legislative councils.
Franchise Expansion: While still limited, the Act broadened the franchise to include more Indians in the electoral process.
Establishment of Public Service Commission: Introduced a commission for the recruitment of civil servants, aiming for a more impartial process.
Review Clause: Provided for a review of the Act's working after ten years, which led to the Simon Commission in 1927. |
