Prelims 2018 · Polity and Constitution · Question 38
In the Federation established by The Government of India Act of 1935, residuary powers were given to the
Answer
Governor General
- (a) Federal Legislature: Incorrect. Under the Government of India Act, 1935, residuary powers were not vested in the federal legislature.
- (b) Governor General: Correct. The Act vested residuary powers in the Governor-General, who could decide whether such subjects would fall under the Federal or Provincial domain.
- (c) Provincial Legislature: Incorrect. Provinces had powers only over subjects in the Provincial List, not residuary matters.
- (d) Provincial Governors: Incorrect. Provincial Governors exercised powers within provinces, but residuary powers were not assigned to them.
Answer: (b) Governor General.