12 Questions
What was the purpose of the statutory commission established in 1926?
To inquire and report on the working of the dyarchy system
What was the name of the chairman of the Simon Commission?
Sir John Simon
Why did all parties boycott the Simon Commission?
Because all the members of the commission were British
What was the outcome of the Simon Commission's report in 1930?
It recommended the abolition of dyarchy and extension of responsible government
What was the significance of the dyarchy system in the context of provincial legislatures?
It separated the subjects transferred to the provincial legislatures
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
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
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
Who announced the Communal Award in 1932?
Ramsay MacDonald, the British Prime Minister
What was a key feature of the Government of India Act of 1935?
It provided for separate electorates for different communities
What was the significance of the Poona Pact?
It introduced joint electorates for the depressed classes
How many sections did the Government of India Act of 1935 contain?
321 sections
Test your knowledge on Indian Polity, specifically on provincial legislatures, governance, and the distribution of power between the Governor and the council. Learn about the history of Indian governance and its evolution over time.
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