Which of the following is/are the principal feature(s) of the Government of India Act,1919?

1. Introduction of dyarchy in the executive government of the provinces

2. Introduction of separate communal electorates for Muslims

3. Devolution of legislative authority by the centre to the provinces

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Official UPSC Civil Services Exam 2012 Prelims Part A

Answer 1

The correct answer is 1 and 3 only.

Key Points

The Act provided a dual form of government (dyarchy) for the major provinces.
- In each such province, control of some areas of government, (transferred list), was given to a Government of ministers answerable to the Provincial Council.
- The transferred list included Agriculture, supervision of the local government, Health, and Education.
- All other areas of government (reserved list) remained under the control of the Viceroy. The reserved list included Defence, Foreign Affairs, and Communications.