How was provincial autonomy in the Government of India Act 1935 different from dyarchy of 1919?
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Correct answer: Provincial subjects came under elected ministers, though governors retained special powers
Under the 1919 Act, provincial administration followed dyarchy: some ‘reserved’ subjects were controlled by the governor, while ‘transferred’ subjects were handled by ministers. The 1935 Act ended this division at the provincial level and gave ministers broader responsibility for provincial administration, although governors retained discretionary and special powers. Therefore, option A is correct; option B describes the 1919 arrangement. Exam tip: remember 1919 for provincial dyarchy and 1935 for provincial autonomy.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Provincial subjects came under elected ministers, though governors retained special powers
Why is this the correct answer?
Under the 1919 Act, provincial administration followed dyarchy: some ‘reserved’ subjects were controlled by the governor, while ‘transferred’ subjects were handled by ministers. The 1935 Act ended this division at the provincial level and gave ministers broader responsibility for provincial administration, although governors retained discretionary and special powers. Therefore, option A is correct; option B describes the 1919 arrangement. Exam tip: remember 1919 for provincial dyarchy and 1935 for provincial autonomy.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 General Knowledge question. Chapter: Indian History. Topic: Modern Indian History.
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