Consider the following statements: The Government of India Act, 1935 provided for
1. The provincial autonomy.
2. The establishment of Federal Court.
3. All India Federation at the centre.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
1. The question asks about the provisions of the Government of India Act, 1935.
2. Statement 1 is correct. The Act granted provincial autonomy, abolishing dyarchy at the provincial level and making ministers responsible to the legislature.
3. Statement 2 is correct. The Act provided for the establishment of a Federal Court to interpret the Act and settle disputes between provinces or between the centre and provinces. The court was established in 1937.
4. Statement 3 is correct. The Act proposed an All India Federation comprising British Indian Provinces and Princely States that acceded. However, this federation never came into being as the required number of Princely States did not join.
5. Based on the official answer key (D), all three statements (1, 2, and 3) are correct.
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