Q1. The term ‘dyarchy’ introduced in India was first applied under which Act?
- Government of India Act, 1858
- Indian Councils Act, 1909
- Government of India Act, 1919
- Government of India Act, 1935
Correct Option: 3. Government of India Act, 1919.
Explanation: Dyarchy means “dual rule” and was introduced in the provinces by the 1919 Act. It divided subjects into “transferred” (handled by ministers) and “reserved” (handled by the Governor and his council without legislative accountability).
Q2. The Government of India Act of 1935 proposed the establishment of which financial institution?
- Imperial Bank of India
- Reserve Bank of India
- State Bank of India
- Bank of Hindustan
Correct Option: 2. Reserve Bank of India.
Explanation: The 1935 Act provided for the establishment of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to manage India’s currency and credit system. The RBI was set up in 1935 and started operations in 1935.
Q3. Which of the following was NOT a feature of the Government of India Act, 1919?
- Separate electorates for Scheduled Castes
- Limited franchise based on education and property
- Introduction of bicameral legislature at the Centre
- Provincial dyarchy
Correct Option: 1. Separate electorates for Scheduled Castes.
Explanation: Separate electorates for Scheduled Castes were introduced by the Communal Award of 1932, not under the 1919 Act. The 1919 Act introduced separate electorates only for Sikhs, Anglo-Indians, Indian Christians, and Europeans.
Q4. The Simon Commission was appointed to review the working of which Act?
- Indian Councils Act, 1909
- Government of India Act, 1919
- Government of India Act, 1935
- Indian Independence Act, 1947
Correct Option: 2. Government of India Act, 1919.
Explanation: The Simon Commission (1927) was a statutory commission set up before the 10-year schedule to review the functioning of the 1919 Act. It faced strong opposition because all members were British.
Q5. The idea of an ‘All-India Federation’ was proposed in which constitutional act?
- Indian Independence Act, 1947
- Simon Commission Report
- Government of India Act, 1919
- Government of India Act, 1935
Correct Option: 4. Government of India Act, 1935.
Explanation: The 1935 Act proposed an All-India Federation consisting of British Indian provinces and princely states. However, it never came into effect as the princely states did not join.