With reference to the Government of India Act, 1919, consider the following statements: 1. It introduced the system of dyarchy in the provinces, classifying subjects as reserved and transferred. 2. It introduced bicameralism at the central level for the first time in British India. 3. It provided for responsible government at both provincial and central levels. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

The Act introduced dyarchy in provinces, with subjects divided into reserved and transferred
It introduced bicameralism at the central level (Central Legislative Assembly and Council of State) for the first time.
The Act did not provide for responsible government at the central level—only limited self-governance at the provincial level was introduced.

Source: Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India

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