In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into “Reserved” and “Transferred” subjects. Which of the following were treated as “Reserved” subjects?

1. Administration of Justice
2. Local Self-Government
3. Land Revenue
4. Police

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 1, 2 and 3
2. 2, 3 and 4
3. 1, 3 and 4
4. 1, 2 and 4

Explanation

Option (c) is correct

• The Government of India Act 1919 introduced the dyarchy at the provincial level, i.e. dual government in the provinces. Under this, the provincial administration was divided between reserved and transferred subjects.
• Reserved List: The councillors nominated by the Governor controlled reserved subjects and were not responsible to the provincial legislature. It included key subjects such as defence (the military), foreign affairs, Police, justice, control over printing presses, irrigation, land revenue, factories etc.
• Transferred List: Transferred subjects were controlled by the ministers responsible to the provincial

  legislature. It included agriculture, health, Local self-government, health, education and some departments relating to agriculture.

• The residual powers were vested in the Governor-General in Council.

Answer: (c) 1, 3 and 4; Difficulty Level: Medium