Question

Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms which formed the base of Government of India Act 1919, introduced which of the following in India ?

• A. Self governance
• B. Dyarchy
• C. Indian Administrative Services
• D. Indian police Services

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Dyarchy

The Government of India Act 1919 started Dyarchy in provinces. It divided the administrative subject into Transferred and Reserved. Center’s controlling power over the provinces were reduced. Bicameral legislature was set up in the center i.e., the upper house or Council of states and lower house or Legislative Assembly. A high commissioner was appointed in London with the responsibility related to Indian affairs.