Question

In which year the last election of Indian Legislature under the Government of India Act, 1919 was held?

• A. 1930
• B. 1934
• C. 1945
• D. 1947

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 1945

• Government of India act, 1919 was passed implementing the Montagu - Chelmsford Reforms.

• Through this act, Indian Legislative Council at the centre was replaced by a bicameral system consisting of a Council of State (Upper House) and a legislative Assembly (Lower House).

• It also introduced dyarchy in the provinces.

• The elections of Central legislative Assembly under this act were held in the years 1926 and 1945.