Multiple choice

Directions: The followings item consist of two statements, one labeled as the 'Assertion (A)' and the other as 'Reason (R)'. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answer to these items using the codes given below.

Assertion (A) : The Government of India Act. 1919 was passed by the British Parliament to introduce 'Diarchy' in the provincial government. Reason (R) : Montagu-Chemsford Reforms Committee had recommended the introduction of 'Diarchy' in the provincial government.

  1. Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

  2. Both A and R are individually true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

  3. A is true but R is false

  4. A is false but R is true

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Government of India Act 1919 did introduce Diarchy (dual system of governance) in provinces. The Montagu-Chelmsford (not Chemsford) Reforms Committee recommended this system. The Reason correctly explains the Assertion - the Act was passed based on these recommendations.

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