With reference to the Government of India Act of 1919, consider the following statements: 1. It introduced the system of dyarchy in the provinces by dividing provincial subjects into transferred and reserved categories. 2. It introduced direct elections and bicameralism at the central level in India for the first time.3. It granted universal adult franchise and removed property qualifications for voters. 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:

Government of India Act of 1919 divided provincial subjects into transferred (handled by ministers responsible to legislatures) and reserved (handled by the governor and executive council) — a system called dyarchy.
For the first time, direct elections were introduced, and the Central Legislature became bicameral, comprising the Council of State and the Legislative Assembly.
The franchise was limited, based on property, tax, or education. Universal adult franchise was not introduced.

Source: Laxmikant (Polity)