UPSC Polity Question

Which of the following elements were introduced for the first time in British India by the Government of India Act, 1919? 1. Dyarchy at provinces 2. Bicameralism 3. Communal representation in legislature 4. Association of Indians with the Viceroy's executive council 5. Allowing Provincial Councils to determine on women's voting rights Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 2 and 5 only
D. 2, 3, 4 and 5 only

Correct Answer:

C. 1, 2 and 5 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The 1919 Act introduced dyarchy (dual rule) in the provinces. Statement 2 is correct: The Act introduced a bicameral legislature at the Centre for the first time. Statement 3 is incorrect: Communal representation was introduced by the Indian Councils Act of 1909. Statement 4 is incorrect: The association of Indians with the Viceroy's executive council was first allowed by the Indian Councils Act of 1909. Statement 5 is correct: The 1919 Act allowed provincial councils to decide if women could vote, based on certain criteria.

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