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A ‘Federal System’ and ‘diarchy’ at the ‘Centre’ was introduced in India by

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. The Act of 1909
  2. The Act of 1919
  3. The Act of 1935
  4. None of the above

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: The Act of 1935

Explanation: The correct answer is C. The Act of 1935. The Government of India Act, 1935 introduced the concept of a federal system in India by proposing a division of powers between the Centre and the provinces. It also introduced diarchy at the Centre, which meant the division of subjects between the Governor and the ministers. This Act was significant as it laid the foundation for federalism in India, although it was never fully implemented. The diarchy system was earlier introduced at the provincial level by the 1919 Act, but the 1935 Act extended it to the Centre.