History and Making of Indian constitution-Test 1

Answer: Option B

Explanation

The Montague-Chelmsford report formed the basis of the Government of India Act, 1919.

The Montagu–Chelmsford Reforms were reforms introduced by the British Government in India to introduce self-governing institutions. These reforms took their name from Edwin Samuel Montagu, the Secretary of State for India during the latter parts of World War I and Lord Chelmsford, Viceroy of India between 1916 and 1921.

The reforms were outlined in the Montagu-Chelmsford Report prepared in 1918 and formed the basis of the Government of India Act 1919.

Answer: Option A

Explanation

The first definite step to provide parliamentary control over East India Company was taken by the Regulating act 1773. Through this regulating act the British government started to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company. Also this act laid the foundation for the central administration in India.

Answer: Option B

Explanation

The following are the provisions under Government of India Act, 1935:

1. This act established all India federation with provinces and princely states as its units.
2. This act divided the powers between the center and this units in terms of three lists namely, Federal list, Provincial list, Concurrent list.
3. Residuary powers were vested with the Governor General.
4. This act abolished diarchy and introduced provincial autonomy.

Answer: Option D

Explanation

Government of India Act, 1935 was far from the congress demands. This act retained British veto on important legislations, Communal Award and separate electorate system. Jawaharlal Nehru condemned this act and called it as “a charter of slavery and oppression”.

Answer: Option B

Explanation

The Government of India Act, 1935 was the biggest source for the Constitution of India. The Indian constitution has an uncanny resemblance to the Government of India Act, 1935. Same principles and same essence can be found in both Act of 1935 and Constitution of India. Even we can find some phraseological resemblances between Act of 1935 and Constitution of India.