Government of India Act 1935 Features — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2004

Consider the following statements: Some of the main features of the Government of India Act, 1935 were the:

1. Abolition of diarchy in the Governors’ provinces
2. Power of the Governors to veto legislative action and to legislate on their own
3. Abolition of the principle of communal representation

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Explanation

Option (b) is correct

• The Government of India Act, 1935, ended provincial diarchy and introduced provincial autonomy with responsible ministries. However, governors retained strong powers — including ordinance‑making, legislative authority in special cases, and overriding/reserve powers. The Act also continued communal electorates and separate representation.

Answer: (b) 1 and 2