‘Provincial Autonomy’ was the most redeeming feature of which one of t

‘Provincial Autonomy’ was the most redeeming feature of which one of the following Acts?

The Government of India Act, 1919

The Government of India Act, 1935

The Rowlatt Act, 1919

The Indian Councils Act, 1892

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The correct answer is B) The Government of India Act, 1935. This Act is most known for introducing ‘Provincial Autonomy’. Under this system, provinces were granted autonomous status within their defined sphere, with elected provincial governments having authority over provincial subjects, largely free from the direct control of the central government. Diarchy, which was introduced in provinces by the 1919 Act, was abolished at the provincial level under the 1935 Act.

– The Government of India Act, 1935, divided subjects into three lists: Federal, Provincial, and Concurrent.
– Provincial autonomy meant that provincial governments were responsible to the provincial legislatures.
– The Act provided for the formation of ministries by popular representatives in the provinces.

While the Government of India Act, 1919, introduced a form of responsible government (Diarchy) in provinces, true provincial autonomy was granted by the 1935 Act. The Act also proposed the establishment of an All India Federation and Diarchy at the Centre, although these central provisions were not fully implemented.

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