UPSC Polity Question
With reference to the Government of India Act of 1935, consider the following statements: 1. It provided for the adoption of the dyarchy at the Centre. 2. It abolished the Council of India, established by the Government of India Act of 1858. 3. It provided for the separate electorates for depressed classes, women and labour. How many statements given above are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
Correct Answer:
C. All three
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The Act provided for dyarchy at the Centre, although this provision never came into operation. Statement 2 is correct: The Act abolished the Council of India, which was established by the GoI Act of 1858 to assist the Secretary of State for India. Statement 3 is correct: The Act extended the principle of communal representation by providing separate electorates for depressed classes (Scheduled Castes), women, and labour (workers).