Which are the principal features of the Government of India Act, 1919

• National Movement

Which of the following is/are the principal feature(s) of the Government of India Act, 1919?

• 1. Introduction of dyarchy in the executive government of the provinces
• 2. Introduction of separate communal electorates for Muslims
• 3. Devolution of legislative authority by the centre to the provinces

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

Answer

The Act provided a dual form of government (dyarchy) for the major provinces.

In each such province, control of some areas of government, (transferred list), were given to a Government of ministers answerable to the Provincial Council. The transferred list included Agriculture, supervision of local government, Health and Education.

All other areas of government (reserved list) remained under the control of the Viceroy. The reserved list included Defence, Foreign Affairs, and Communications.

The correct option is B.