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Which Act abolished the dyarchy in provinces and introduced provincial autonomy during the British rule?

AIndian Councils Act, 1909

BGovernment of India Act, 1919

CGovernment of India Act, 1935

DIndian Independence Act, 1947

Answer:

C. Government of India Act, 1935

Read Explanation:

The Government of India Act of 1935 abolished the dyarchy system in provinces and introduced provincial autonomy, granting significant control to provincial governments. Major Provisions of the Government of India Act, 1935 Established Provincial autonomy Diarchy is abolished at provinces and introduced in Center Establishment of RBI. Federal Court in 1937. Introduced direct elections in India for the first time. A Federal Railway Authority was set up to control Indian railways. The Act also provided for the establishment of federal, provincial, and joint Public Service Commissions.


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