UPSC Polity Question
With reference to the comparison between the Government of India Act, 1919 and the Government of India Act, 1935, consider the following statements: 1. Both the Acts provided for the establishment of Dyarchy, but at different levels of federal polity. 2. While the Act of 1919 provided for indirect elections, the Act of 1935 provided for direct elections to the central legislature. 3. While the Act of 1919 introduced Bicameralism at the Centre, the Act of 1935 introduced it in selected Provinces as well. How many of the above given statements are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
Correct Answer:
B. Only two
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The 1919 Act introduced Dyarchy at the provincial level, while the 1935 Act introduced it at the central level. Statement 2 is incorrect: Both the 1919 and 1935 Acts provided for direct elections, though the franchise was limited. Statement 3 is correct: The 1919 Act introduced a bicameral legislature at the Centre, and the 1935 Act extended this feature to six provinces.