Multiple choice

Which of the following systems was introduced by the Government of India Act, 1919?

  1. Federal system

  2. Provincial autonomy

  3. Dyarchy

  4. System of separate electorates
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Act provided a dual form of government (a dyarchy) for the major provinces. In each such province, control of some areas of government, the transferred list, were given to a government of ministers answerable to the Provincial Council. The 'transferred list' included agriculture, supervision of local government, health and education. The Provincial Councils were enlarged.

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