Prelims 2015 · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle · Question 28
The Government of India Act of 1919 clearly defined
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The jurisdiction of the central and provincial governments
- (a) Incorrect — The Government of India Act, 1919 did not clearly define separation of powers between judiciary and legislature. Such a strict separation was not its central feature.
- (b) Correct — The Act introduced devolution rules and divided subjects between the Centre and Provinces, thereby defining their respective jurisdictions.
- (c) Incorrect — The Act modified the constitutional setup, but its key clear demarcation was central-provincial subjects, not a fresh clear definition of powers between the Secretary of State and the Viceroy.
- (d) Incorrect — Since (b) is correct, "None of the above" is wrong.
Answer: (b)