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Which of the following are the principal features of the Government of India Act, 1919?

  1. Introduction of dyarchy in the executive government of the Provinces.
  2. Introduction of separate communal electorates for Muslims.
  3. Devolution of legislative authority by the Centre to the Provinces.
  4. Expansion and reconstitution of Central and Provincial Legislatures.

    Ai wrong, ii correct

    Bii, iv correct

    Ci, iii, iv correct

    Di only correct

    Answer:

    C. i, iii, iv correct

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    Introduction of dyarchy in the executive government of the Provinces. Devolution of legislative authority by the Centre to the Provinces. Expansion and reconstitution of Central and Provincial Legislatures.


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