Which one among the following was not a feature of the provincial executive as envisaged by the Government of India Act, 1935?

Question

Which one among the following was not a feature of the provincial executive as envisaged by the Government of India Act, 1935?

1. A. The executive authority of the province was vested in the Governor
2. B. There was a Council of Ministers to advise the Governor
3. C. Dyarchy established by the Government of India Act, 1919 was abolished at the provincial level
4. D. The Governor could be removed by a vote of no confidence to the Provincial legislature (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — The Governor could be removed by a vote of no confidence to the Provincial legislature

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is The Governor could be removed by a vote of no confidence to the Provincial legislature.

Key Points

• Under the Government of India Act, 1935, the Governor was not removable by a vote of no confidence in the Provincial legislature.
• The Governor was appointed by and responsible to the Crown (British Government).
• This made the executive accountable to London, not the provincial assembly, which was a major limitation of the Act.