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Which British Act introduced "Dyarchy" at the provincial level for the first time?

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

Answer options

  1. Morley-Minto Reforms 1909
  2. Government of India Act 1935
  3. Indian Independence Act 1947
  4. Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms 1919

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms 1919

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms 1919 šŸ“š Explanation: The Government of India Act 1919 introduced Dyarchy, which divided provincial subjects into "Reserved" and "Transferred" categories. Reserved subjects like law and order were managed by the Governor, while transferred subjects like education were managed by Indian ministers. This system proved to be inefficient and was eventually abolished by the 1935 Act.