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Prelims 2022 · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle · Question 51

In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into "Reserved and Transferred" subjects. Which of the following were treated as "Reserved" subjects?

  1. Administration of Justice
  2. Local Self-Government
  3. Land Revenue
  4. Police.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1, 2 and 3
  2. 2, 3 and 4
  3. 1, 3 and 4
  4. 1, 2 and 4

Answer

1, 3 and 4

Theme: Modern Indian History / Constitutional Developments

Item-wise analysis:

  1. Administration of Justice — This was a Reserved subject under provincial dyarchy in the Government of India Act, 1919. Verdict: Correct.
  2. Local Self-Government — This was a Transferred subject, handled by ministers responsible to the legislative council. Verdict: Incorrect.
  3. Land Revenue — Revenue-related matters were kept under the Governor and executive council as Reserved subjects. Verdict: Correct.
  4. Police — Law and order/police was a classic Reserved subject. Verdict: Correct.

So, the Reserved subjects were 1, 3 and 4. Hence, (c).

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