Government of India Act 1935: Federal Scheme and Governance
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What was the significance of the Government of India Act 1935 in the Indian Constitution?

  • It established a unitary system of government in India
  • It provided the framework for a federal system of government in India (correct)
  • It introduced the system of Diarchy
  • It abolished the system of governance in provinces
  • What was the distribution of powers between the central and provincial governments under the Act?

  • The provincial governments had all the powers
  • The distribution of powers was not specified
  • The powers were distributed between the central and provincial governments (correct)
  • The central government had all the powers
  • What was the significance of the Supreme Court and High Courts under the Act?

  • They were appellate courts only
  • They had the power of judicial review (correct)
  • They were advisory bodies to the legislature
  • They were subordinate to the executive
  • What was the provision for the removal of judges under the Act?

    <p>They could be removed through impeachment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the provinces under the Act?

    <p>They were granted significant autonomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was replaced by the Government of India Act 1935?

    <p>The system of Diarchy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Government of India Act 1935

    • Provided the framework for a federal system of government in India
    • Established a central government and provincial governments
    • Defined the distribution of powers between the central and provincial governments
    • Covered revenue collection and expenditure, and the authority to make laws

    Judiciary System

    • Provided for a Supreme Court and High Courts in the provinces
    • Granted the power of judicial review to the courts
    • Made the courts' decisions binding on the legislature and executive

    Key Provisions

    • Contained provisions for the impeachment of the Governor-General
    • Allowed for the removal of judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts
    • These provisions were later incorporated into the Indian Constitution

    Provincial Autonomy

    • Granted a significant degree of autonomy to provinces
    • Provinces had their own governors, legislatures, and executive councils
    • Replaced the system of Diarchy introduced by the Government of India Act 1919

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    This quiz covers the Government of India Act 1935, a significant source of the Indian Constitution, which laid the foundation for a federal system of government in India. It includes provisions for central government, governance of provinces, and administrative details. Test your knowledge of this crucial Act!

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