With reference to the Government of India Act, 1935, consider the following statements:

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Question

With reference to the Government of India Act, 1935, consider the following statements:

I. It introduced provincial autonomy with ministries responsible to the elected provincial legislatures.

II. It retained the overriding powers of the Governor-General in both provincial and central administration.

III. It established bicameral legislatures at the Centre and in all provinces without exception.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A. I and II only (Correct answer)
  2. B. I and III only
  3. C. II and III only
  4. D. I, II and III

Correct Answer

Option A — I and II only

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is I and II only.

Key Points

  • Government of India Act, 1935: Provincial autonomy with ministries responsible to elected legislatures (I ✓), Governor-General retained sweeping overriding powers (II ✓).
  • Statement III is incorrect — bicameral legislatures were established only in 6 provinces (Bengal, Bombay, Madras, Bihar, UP, Assam), NOT in all provinces.
  • Only I and II are correct.