Prelims 2012 · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle · Question 27
Which of the following is/are the principal feature(s) of the Government of India Act, 1919?
- Introduction of diarchy in the executive government of the provinces.
- Introduction of separate communal electorates for Muslims.
- Devolution of legislative authority by the centre to the provinces.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer
1 and 3 only
1. Introduction of diarchy in the executive government of the provinces — Correct. The Government of India Act, 1919 introduced diarchy in provinces, dividing subjects into transferred and reserved.
2. Introduction of separate communal electorates for Muslims — Incorrect. Separate electorates for Muslims were introduced earlier by the Indian Councils Act, 1909 (Morley-Minto Reforms), not first by the 1919 Act.
3. Devolution of legislative authority by the centre to the provinces — Correct. The 1919 Act expanded provincial legislative powers and marked a step toward decentralization.
Hence, 1 and 3 only are correct.