Chapter: Indian Constitutional Development
51.

India became a Sovereign, democratic republic on :

A. Aug 15, 1947
B. Jan 30, 1948
C. Jan 26, 1950
D. Nov 26, 1929
Answer» C. Jan 26, 1950
52.

Which one of the following made the Indian Legislature bicameral:

A. Indian Councils Act, 1909
B. Government of India Act, 1919
C. Government of India Act, 1935
D. Indian Independence Act, 1947
Answer» B. Government of India Act, 1919
53.

The first attempt at introducing a representative and popular element in administration was made by :

A. Indian Councils Act, 1900
B. Indian Councils Act, 1909
C. Government of India Act, 1935
D. Indian Councils Act, 1919
Answer» B. Indian Councils Act, 1909
54.

The Government of India Act, 1935 vested the residuary power in the:

A. British Parliament
B. Federal Legislature
C. State Legislature
D. Governor-General
Answer» D. Governor-General
55.

Which of the following was not one of the features of Government of India Act, 1935 ?

A. Provincial autonomy
B. Dyarchy of centre
C. Bicameral Legislature
D. All India federation
Answer» C. Bicameral Legislature
56.

Which one of the following aimed at providing a federal structure for India?

A. Indian Council Act, 1909
B. Montague-Chelmsford Reforms Act, 1919
C. Charter Act, 1831
D. Government of India Act, 1935
Answer» D. Government of India Act, 1935
57.

What was the main stipulation of Government of India Act, 1935 ?

A. A federation was suggested
B. Unitary form of government was recommended
C. Complete independence guaranteed
D. Dyarchy was made applicable at provincial level
Answer» C. Complete independence guaranteed

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