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
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UPSC IAS – 2017
– 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.