Question 2389
Consider the following statements about the Government of India Act, of 1935: The Legislative body of five provinces was bicameral- Madras, Bombay, Bengal, United Provinces, and Assam, the other six provinces were unicameral. The practice of communal electorates was further extended to the depressed class, women, and labor. Federal Court was established in 1937 and was provided under this Act. Which of the following statements given above is correct?
Answer
Both 2 and 3
Why?
The correct answer is Both 2 and 3 . Key Points Government of India Act, 1935 The government of India Act of 1935 established All-India Federation , which includes- Governor's Provinces, Chief Commissioner Provinces, and Indian States to be united. The Federal Legislative body was bicameral , having two houses- the Council of States and the Legislative Assembly . The Legislative body of six provinces was bicameral - Madras, Bombay, Bihar, Bengal, United Provinces, and Assam, the other five provinces were unicameral. Hence, statement 1 is not correct. The subjects were divided into three lists - f ederal legislative lists; Provincial legislative lists and Concurrent Legislative lists. Dyarchy in the Provinces was abolished under this Act, but dyarchy was provided for the federal Executive (Centre). The executive authority of the province was vested in the Governor. Provinces were given financial powers and resources . There was a Council of Ministers to advise the Governor . The practice of communal electorates was further extended to the depressed class, women, and labor. Hence, statement 2 is correct. The office of the Secretary of State and the India Council was abolished. Federal Court was established in 1937 and was provided under this Act. Hence, statement 3 is also correct.
