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Which of the following statements about the Government of India Act of 1935 is not correct?

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

Answer options

  1. Diarchy was established in the provinces
  2. The Viceroy was given special powers
  3. The federal executive was to consist of the Viceroy, councillors and the ministers
  4. The federal legislature was to be bicameral

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Diarchy was established in the provinces

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Diarchy was established in the provinces šŸ“š Explanation: The Government of India Act of 1935 actually 'abolished' diarchy in the provinces and replaced it with 'Provincial Autonomy'. Instead, it introduced diarchy at the 'Federal' level (the Center). This is a common point of confusion in history exams regarding the 1919 vs 1935 Acts.