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Indian Polity: Provincial Legislatures and Governance

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Indian Polity: Provincial Legislatures and Governance

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What was the purpose of the statutory commission established in 1926?

To appoint a Governor and his council

To inquire and report on the working of the dyarchy system (correct)

To recruit civil servants

To provide budgets to the provincial legislatures

What was the name of the chairman of the Simon Commission?

Mahatma Gandhi

Sir John Simon (correct)

Jawaharlal Nehru

Subhash Chandra Bose

Why did all parties boycott the Simon Commission?

Because all the members of the commission were British (correct)

Because it did not have any Indian members

Because it was established too quickly

Because it was not established by the Indian Government

What was the outcome of the Simon Commission's report in 1930?

It recommended the abolition of dyarchy and extension of responsible government Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the dyarchy system in the context of provincial legislatures?

It separated the subjects transferred to the provincial legislatures Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the year 1927 in the context of the dyarchy system?

It was 10 years after the implementation of the dyarchy system Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Joint Select Committee of the British Parliament's recommendations?

The Government of India Act of 1935 was passed with certain changes Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the three round table conferences convened by the British Government?

To discuss the proposals of the commission with the representatives of British India and Indian princely states Signup and view all the answers

Who announced the Communal Award in 1932?

Ramsay MacDonald, the British Prime Minister Signup and view all the answers

What was a key feature of the Government of India Act of 1935?

It provided for separate electorates for different communities Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Poona Pact?

It introduced joint electorates for the depressed classes Signup and view all the answers

How many sections did the Government of India Act of 1935 contain?

321 sections Signup and view all the answers