WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which of the following acts introduced the system of dyarchy in the provincial administration in India?

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

Answer options

  1. The Government of India Act of 1919
  2. The Government of India Act of 1947
  3. The Government of India Act of 1935
  4. The Government of India Act of 1909

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: The Government of India Act of 1919

Explanation: The correct answer is A. The Government of India Act of 1919. The Government of India Act of 1919 introduced the concept of Dyarchy (dual government) in the provinces. Under dyarchy, subjects were divided into Reserved (like police, finance) and Transferred (like education, health) categories.