In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into “Reserved” and “Transferred” subjects. Which of the following were treated as “Reserved” subjects ?
- 1. Administration of Justice
- 2. Local Self-Government
- 3. Land Revenue
- 4. Police
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
1, 2 and 3
2, 3 and 4
1, 3 and 4
1, 2 and 4
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– Reserved subjects were administered by the Governor with his Executive Council, and they were not responsible to the provincial legislature. These included important areas like Finance, Land Revenue, Law and Order (Justice, Police, Prisons), Irrigation, etc.
– Transferred subjects were administered by the Governor with the help of ministers who were responsible to the provincial legislature. These included less crucial areas like Local Self-Government, Education, Public Health, Agriculture, etc.
– Based on this classification:
1. Administration of Justice: Reserved
2. Local Self-Government: Transferred
3. Land Revenue: Reserved
4. Police: Reserved