The Government of India Act, 1919, clearly defined:

Question

The Government of India Act, 1919, clearly defined:

1. A. The separation of powers between the judiciary and the executive
2. B. The jurisdictions of the Central and Provincial Governments (Correct answer)
3. C. The powers of the Secretary of State for India and the Viceroy
4. D. None of the above

Correct Answer

Option B — The jurisdictions of the Central and Provincial Governments

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is The jurisdictions of the Central and Provincial Governments.

Key Points

• The Government of India Act, 1919 (Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms) clearly demarcated the jurisdictions of the Central and Provincial Governments through a division of subjects.
• It introduced "Dyarchy" at the provincial level (dividing subjects into "Reserved" for the Governor and "Transferred" to elected ministers).