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Government of India Act 1935
Constitutional History of British India
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1
The Government of India Act 1935 was based on the report of which commission/conference?
Answer:
Simon Commission and Round Table Conferences
The Act was the result of a long process involving the Simon Commission Report, the discussions at the three Round Table Conferences, and the British Government's 'White Paper' of 1933.
2
How many sections and schedules did the Government of India Act 1935 contain?
Answer:
321 Sections and 10 Schedules
It was the longest Act passed by the British Parliament at that time, consisting of 321 Sections and 10 Schedules.
3
What was the most significant feature of the Government of India Act 1935 regarding the provincial administration?
Answer:
Provincial Autonomy
The Act abolished Dyarchy in the provinces and introduced 'Provincial Autonomy', giving provinces an independent legal status and power to administer their own affairs.
4
The Act of 1935 proposed to establish an 'All India Federation' consisting of:
Answer:
British Indian Provinces and Princely States
The proposed Federation was to consist of British Indian Provinces (which were compelled to join) and Princely States (which could join voluntarily).
5
Did the proposed 'All India Federation' under the 1935 Act ever come into existence?
Answer:
No, because the required number of Princely States did not join
The Federation never materialized because the requisite number of Princely States did not sign the Instrument of Accession to join it.
6
Under the Government of India Act 1935, 'Dyarchy' was introduced at which level?
Answer:
Central / Federal Level
While abolishing Dyarchy in the provinces, the Act proposed the adoption of Dyarchy at the Centre, dividing federal subjects into 'Reserved' and 'Transferred'.
7
The legislative powers under the 1935 Act were divided into how many lists?
Answer:
Three (Federal, Provincial, and Concurrent)
The Act divided legislative powers between the Centre and the Units into three lists: the Federal List, the Provincial List, and the Concurrent List.
8
Who was vested with the 'Residuary Powers' under the Government of India Act 1935?
Answer:
The Governor-General (Viceroy)
Unlike modern federations where residuary powers lie with the Centre or States, the 1935 Act vested the power to authorize legislation on residuary matters in the Governor-General.
9
Which important institution was established in 1937 under the provisions of the 1935 Act to interpret the Constitution?
Answer:
Federal Court of India
The Act provided for the establishment of a Federal Court (which started in 1937) to adjudicate disputes between the Federation and the Units and interpret the Act.
10
Which country was separated from India by the Government of India Act 1935?
Answer:
Burma (Myanmar)
Burma was separated from British India and given a separate constitution by the Government of India Act 1935 (effective 1937).
11
Which two new provinces were created under the Government of India Act 1935?
Answer:
Sindh and Orissa
Sindh was separated from the Bombay Presidency, and Orissa was separated from Bihar to form two separate Governor's Provinces.
12
The Council of the Secretary of State for India (established in 1858) was _______ by the 1935 Act.
Answer:
Abolished
The Act abolished the Council of India (Secretary of State's Council) in London and replaced it with a team of advisors.
13
Which financial institution was established under the 1935 Act to control the currency and credit of the country?
Answer:
Reserve Bank of India
The Act provided for the establishment of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to manage the currency and credit of the country.
14
Did the Government of India Act 1935 contain a Preamble?
Answer:
No, it retained the Preamble of the 1919 Act
The 1935 Act itself did not have a preamble. It retained the Preamble of the Government of India Act 1919, which set the goal as 'responsible government' within the Empire.
15
The Act introduced 'Bicameralism' in how many provinces out of the 11 Governor's Provinces?
Answer:
6
Bicameralism (Upper and Lower Houses) was introduced in 6 provinces: Bengal, Bombay, Madras, Bihar, Assam, and the United Provinces.
16
What percentage of the Indian population roughly got the voting right under the 1935 Act?
Answer:
10%
The Act extended the franchise significantly compared to 1919, covering about 10% of the total population.
17
The 'Instrument of Instructions' in the 1935 Act is considered the source of which feature in the Indian Constitution?
Answer:
Directive Principles of State Policy
The 'Instrument of Instructions' issued to Governors and the Governor-General resembled the Directive Principles of State Policy.
18
Who described the Government of India Act 1935 as 'a machine with all brakes but no engine'?
Answer:
Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru criticized the Act, calling it a 'Charter of Slavery' and 'a machine with all brakes but no engine' due to the excessive safeguards and veto powers.
19
Which community did NOT get separate electorates extended to them by the 1935 Act (as they already had it or were not included)?
Answer:
Parsis (specifically via new extension)
The Act extended separate electorates to Depressed Classes, Women, and Labour. Muslims, Sikhs, and others already had them. Parsis did not get a 'new' separate electorate extension in the same specific category expansion manner as these groups.
20
The Federal Court established under the 1935 Act consisted of a Chief Justice and not more than how many other judges?
Answer:
6
The Federal Court was to consist of a Chief Justice and not more than six other judges.
