Question

Which of the following exercised profound influence in framing the Indian Constitution?

• A. The Government of India Act 1935
• B. British Constitution
• C. US Constitution
• D. Irish Constitution

Answer 1

Answer:

A. The Government of India Act 1935

The Government of India Act 1935 was based on:

• Simon Commission Report
• The recommendations of the Round Table Conferences
• The White Paper published by the British government in 1933 (based on the Third Round Table Conference)
• Report of the Joint Select Committe

This Act divided powers between the centre and the provinces.There were three lists which gave the subjects under each government.

1. Federal List (Centre)
2. Provincial List (Provinces)
3. Concurrent List (Both)

The Viceroy was vested with residual powers.