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Which year did the Indian Instrument Act first come into effect?
Which year did the Indian Instrument Act first come into effect?
What was one of the provisions of the Indian Instrument Act of 1919?
What was one of the provisions of the Indian Instrument Act of 1919?
The Indian Instrument Act of 1935 provided for a central civil service commission.
The Indian Instrument Act of 1935 provided for a central civil service commission.
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The Indian Independence Act, 1947 declared India as independent and sovereign on _______.
The Indian Independence Act, 1947 declared India as independent and sovereign on _______.
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What was abolished by the Indian Independence Act, 1947?
What was abolished by the Indian Independence Act, 1947?
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Match the following lists from the Indian Instrument Act of 1935:
Match the following lists from the Indian Instrument Act of 1935:
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Study Notes
Indian Instrument Act, 1919
- Introduced key reforms known as the Montague-Chelmsford Reforms.
- Established a bicameral system (two legislative houses) with direct elections.
- Introduced a provision for communal representation and separate electorates for Muslims, Sikhs, Indian Christians, Anglo-Indians, and Europeans.
- Required three out of six members of the Viceroy's Executive Council to be Indian.
- Allowed members of parliament to introduce budget proposals and ask supplementary questions.
- Provided for an Indian to join the Viceroy's Executive Council, exemplified by Satyendra Prasad Sinha.
Indian Instrument Act, 1935
- Established a central civil service commission for recruitment of civil servants.
- Introduced provincial autonomy by abolishing dyarchy, which previously involved two systems of governance.
- Introduced responsible ministries in the Provinces, marking a shift towards democratic governance.
- Established separate provincial budgets independent of the central budget.
- Created an All India Federation, unifying states and provinces as a single unit.
- Divided powers into three lists:
- Federal List: 59 subjects for the center.
- Provincial List: 54 subjects for provinces.
- Concurrent List: 36 subjects for both center and provinces.
- Vested residual powers with the Viceroy.
- Granted the right to franchise based on property, tax, or education.
Indian Independence Act, 1947
- Declared India independent and sovereign on August 15, 1947.
- Separated India from the British Commonwealth.
- Led to the creation of two separate and independent nations: India and Pakistan.
- Established constitutional assemblies for both India and Pakistan to create their own constitutions.
- Abolished the post of Secretary of State for India.
- Established the position of Secretary of State for Commonwealth affairs.
- Transferred all powers to India's Secretary of State.
Other Key Details
- The Federal Court was established in 1937.
- The Mountbatten Plan was implemented, which ultimately led to the partition of India and Pakistan.
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Explore the critical reforms introduced by the Indian Instrument Acts of 1919 and 1935. This quiz covers the significant changes in governance, electoral representation, and the establishment of civil services in India during the British rule. Test your knowledge on these landmark legislations and their impact on India's political landscape.
