Q. Regarding the Government of India Act of 1919, consider the following statements:
1.It introduced dyarchy in the provinces by dividing provincial subjects into two parts—transferred and reserved.
2.It introduced, for the first time, bicameralism and direct elections in the country. 3.It extended the principle of communal representation by providing separate electorates for Sikhs, Indian Christians, Anglo-Indians, Tribals and Europeans.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. Dyarchy (from the Greek word di-arche meaning double rule) was introduced at the provincial level.
- Statement 2: Correct. The Indian Legislative Council was replaced by a bicameral legislature consisting of an Upper House (Council of State) and a Lower House (Legislative Assembly).
- Statement 3: Incorrect. Does not include tribals. While 1909 started it for Muslims, 1919 extended it significantly to other minorities.
