In the context of Indian history, the principle of ‘Dyarchy (diarchy)’

In the context of Indian history, the principle of ‘Dyarchy (diarchy)’ refers to

Division of the central legislature into two houses
Introduction of double government i.e., Central and State governments
Having two sets of rulers; one in London and another in Delhi
Division of the subjects delegated to the provinces into two categories
This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2017
The principle of ‘Dyarchy’ refers to the division of provincial subjects into two categories.
– Dyarchy (or Diarchy) was a system of double government introduced in British India by the Government of India Act 1919 (Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms).
– It applied to the provinces. Provincial subjects were divided into two lists: ‘Reserved’ subjects (like finance, police, justice, land revenue) which were administered by the Governor and his Executive Council, who were responsible to the British Parliament.
– ‘Transferred’ subjects (like education, health, local government, public works) were administered by the Governor acting with ministers who were nominated from the elected members of the provincial legislature and were responsible to the legislature. This division of subjects into ‘Reserved’ and ‘Transferred’ is what constituted Dyarchy at the provincial level.
Options A, B, and C describe different aspects of governance structures but do not accurately define the specific principle of ‘Dyarchy’ as implemented in British India. Option A describes a bicameral legislature. Option B describes federalism or double government (Centre and State) but not the specific nature of dual rule *within* the provincial executive. Option C describes the dual control from London and Delhi, which existed, but ‘Dyarchy’ specifically refers to the provincial executive arrangement.
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