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The principle of communal representation in India was first introduced in which Act?

AThe Indian Council Act, 1909

BThe Indian Council Act, 1861

CGovernment of India Act, 1935

DIndian Council Act, 1892

Answer:

A. The Indian Council Act, 1909


Related Questions:

  • Assertion (A): Notwithstanding the introduction of Provincial Autonomy, the Government of India Act, 1935 retained control of the Central Government over the Provinces in a certain sphere.

  • Reason (R): The Governor was required to act in his own discretion in certain matters for which he was to act without ministerial advice and under the control and directions of the Governor-General.

Which of the following statements are true regarding the Government of India Act 1935?

1.It was the longest act enacted by the British Parliament at that time.

2.It Introduced Provincial Autonomy in the provinces and Dyarchy at the centre 

The Constitution of India as framed by the Constituent Assembly was finally adopted and enacted on:
The Government of India Act, 1935 provided for the continuation of which services as All India Services?

Consider the following statements:

  1. Dr. Sachchidanand Sinha was elected as the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly.

  2. H.C. Mukherjee was elected as the Vice-President of the Constituent Assembly.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?